Associate

About the role

We are seeking a motivated Associate Attorney to join our litigation team and help represent individuals injured through negligence, workplace incidents, catastrophic events, and exposure-related claims. The Associate will manage a caseload of personal injury, workers' compensation, wrongful death, mesothelioma/asbestos, motor vehicle, premises liability, and related employment-discrimination matters, working closely with senior attorneys to pursue timely, client-focused outcomes through rigorous investigation, negotiation, and litigation.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of personal injury, workers' compensation, wrongful death, mesothelioma/asbestos, motor vehicle, premises liability, and employment discrimination matters from intake through resolution.
• Conduct factual and legal investigation, including obtaining and reviewing medical records, accident reports, employment and exposure histories, and other relevant evidence.
• Draft and file pleadings, complaints, motions, discovery requests/responses, demands, settlement agreements, and other litigation documents.
• Prepare for and take depositions, attend hearings, mediations, and pre-trial conferences; assist in trial preparation and participate in trials as needed.
• Work with experts (medical, economic, vocational, forensic) to develop case theory, evaluate injuries (including brain injuries and catastrophic harm), and prepare expert reports and testimony.
• Counsel and communicate regularly with clients, adjust expectations, explain legal strategy, provide status updates, and support clients through the litigation process with empathy and professionalism.
• Negotiate settlements with opposing counsel and insurance carriers to achieve optimal results while protecting client interests.
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda to support motions and litigation strategy; stay current on case law and statutory changes affecting personal injury and employment claims.
• Maintain organized case files, adhere to firm and ethical standards, meet billing and docketing requirements, and collaborate with paralegals and support staff to ensure efficient case progression.
• Assist senior attorneys with complex litigation tasks, strategy development, trial exhibits, and appellate issues when necessary.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active membership in the state bar (or eligibility with plan to obtain bar admission).
• 1-5 years of civil litigation experience preferred, with demonstrated handling of personal injury, workers' compensation, wrongful death, or related tort matters; candidates with mesothelioma/asbestos, catastrophic injury, or employment-discrimination experience highly valued.
• Proven courtroom and deposition experience, including motion practice, hearings, mediations, and trial exposure preferred.
• Strong legal research, analytic, and writing skills; ability to draft persuasive pleadings, motions, and settlement demands.
• Experience reading and interpreting complex medical records and working with medical experts on catastrophic and brain injury cases.
• Excellent client communication skills, compassion for injured clients, and ability to manage a varied caseload with attention to detail and deadlines.
• Proven negotiation skills and familiarity with insurance carrier practices and settlement strategies.
• High ethical standards, professionalism, strong organizational and time-management abilities, and proficiency with litigation software, document management, and common office productivity tools.
• Valid drivers license and willingness to travel locally for depositions, court appearances, and client meetings as required.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation (DOE): $100k to $150k + incentives
• Performance-based bonuses
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Hybrid flexibility
• 401k Profit sharing
• Paid time off
• Auto insurance
• Gasoline reimbursement
• Referral bonus
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability...