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Plaintiff Personal Injury Attorney
Position Overview
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Plaintiff Personal Injury Attorney to join our litigation team. This role is ideal for an attorney who can independently manage straightforward matters while contributing meaningfully to more complex cases through research, writing, and strategic analysis, and courtroom advocacy. The ideal candidate is proactive, intellectually curious, and capable of identifying and developing viable case opportunities, and confident in presenting and arguing motions before the court.
Key Responsibilities
Case Management & Litigation
- Independently manage a caseload of straightforward personal injury matters with minimal supervision.
- Conduct client intake meetings, case evaluations, and factual investigations.
- Draft pleadings, discovery, motions, mediation briefs, and settlement demands.
- Take and defend depositions.
- Prepare cases for mediation, arbitration, and trial.
- Argue motions in court, including dispositive and substantive motions, and effectively advocate for clients at hearings.
- Maintain regular client communication and provide strategic case guidance.
Legal Analysis & Strategy
- Perform complex legal research and analysis.
- Identify key legal issues and develop strategic approaches to strengthen cases.
- Draft substantive motions and briefs in support of senior attorneys.
- Present oral argument on motions and contested matters with clarity, confidence, and strategic focus.
- Assist in trial preparation, including exhibit preparation, witness coordination, and legal argument development.
- Collaborate with senior attorneys on high-value and complex litigation matters.
Case Development & Business Contribution
- Demonstrate the ability to identify and originate viable personal injury cases.
- Evaluate potential claims, including those that may not meet the firm’s internal case criteria, and make appropriate recommendations.
- Maintain relationships with referral sources and community contacts.
- Exercise sound judgment in assessing case value, risk, and litigation strategy.
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school.
- Active WSBA license and good standing with the state bar.
- Minimum 3 years of plaintiff personal injury litigation experience preferred.
- Strong legal research and writing, and oral advocacy skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage cases independently.
- Experience handling depositions, drafting dispositive motions, and arguing motions in court.
- Experience handling depositions and drafting dispositive motions.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with an interest in case development.
Desired Attributes
- Strong issue-spotting and problem-solving abilities.
- Strategic thinker who thrives in a collaborative environment.
- Confident and persuasive courtroom presence.
- Comfortable taking ownership of cases while supporting broader litigation efforts.
- Professional, client-focused, and detail-oriented.
- Motivated to grow within a plaintiff-side litigation practice.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary Range: $140,000 – $160,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.
- Eligibility for discretionary performance-based bonuses.
- Competitive benefits package, which may include:
- 100% employer paid Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan with employer contribution
- Paid time off and 10 paid holidays
- Continuing legal education (CLE) stipend
- Employer paid Bar dues and professional membership
- Professional development and advancement opportunities
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