Litigation Attorney #ESF7344

ExpertHiring•Mill Valley, CA

13d•$110,000 - $250,000•Onsite

About The Position

Specialized legal practice and strong industry experience. Opportunity to work on challenging, high-value cases. Professional growth and career development opportunities. Collaborative and experienced legal team. Opportunity to build strong client relationships and expand legal expertise.

Requirements

Demonstrated interest in pursuing a career as a litigation attorney in personal injury and/or medical malpractice.
Strong general litigation experience either on the plaintiff or defense side of personal injury and/or medical malpractice litigation.
Exceptionally qualified recent law school graduates with a strong academic background and solid writing, analytical, and communication skills.
Willingness to contribute to the continued long-term success and growth of the firm.
Open to hiring both junior lawyers with relevant experience and/or a strong academic background and more experienced attorneys in the personal injury and/or medical malpractice fields.

Nice To Haves

Prior trial experience is helpful but not required.
Ability to speak a second language, particularly Spanish, is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Run cases with the support of our professional staff and with the mentoring and guidance of the firm’s other attorneys as needed.
Work alongside the other attorneys on our larger cases.
Handle tasks such as working up cases from intake to trial, conducting detailed research regarding standard of care, causation, and damages in both personal injury and medical malpractice cases.
Review and analyze medical treatment records to assess the nature and extent of injuries including traumatic brain injury, paralysis, birth injury, and wrongful death.
Assist in finding appropriate medical and other experts to evaluate potential cases or support existing ones.
Conduct non-medical fact investigation regarding liability in cases involving trucking, motor vehicle accident, bike accident, dangerous condition, and product liability claims.
Draft offensive and defensive discovery.
Prepare clients for deposition, along with taking and defending depositions.
Research and write pre-trial motions.
Draft demand letters and mediation statements.
Fully participate in mediations and trials.