Personal Injury Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Personal Injury Associate Attorney to join a plaintiff-focused law firm serving injured clients in Oakland, California. This role is well suited for a licensed California attorney with at least two years of experience who can independently manage active matters and help move cases toward resolution or trial. The position offers the flexibility of primarily remote work, along with periodic travel for litigation events and in-person proceedings.

Responsibilities:
• Manage plaintiff-side personal injury matters from initial review through resolution, maintaining momentum across each stage of litigation.
• Evaluate case files, develop legal strategy, and advance claims with a strong focus on building matters for trial readiness.
• Take and defend depositions, gather testimony, and use discovery tools to strengthen case development.
• Prepare motions, pleadings, and other litigation documents with clear legal analysis and persuasive writing.
• Appear for hearings, site visits, trials, and related proceedings as needed in various jurisdictions throughout California.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and other parties to support effective case progression and client service.
• Assess liability, damages, and evidentiary issues to help maximize outcomes for injured clients.
• Work independently in a small-firm setting while contributing to high-quality representation across an active caseload.• Active license to practice law in California.
• At least 2 years of experience handling personal injury matters on the plaintiff side or in closely related civil litigation.
• Demonstrated ability to manage litigation files with limited supervision and take ownership of case progress.
• Experience drafting motions, pleadings, and other court filings in civil matters.
• Background in taking or defending depositions and participating in discovery.
• Solid understanding of California civil litigation procedures and personal injury practice.
• Willingness to travel periodically for depositions, inspections, court appearances, and trials.