Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for a dedicated Attorney to join our team in Portland, Oregon. In this role, you will handle personal injury cases from initiation to resolution, ensuring each matter is managed effectively and with the utmost care for client needs. This position represents a key strategic hire as a regional plaintiff-side personal injury firm continues to expand their Portland office and Oregon client base. The attorney in this role will have a meaningful opportunity to influence the growth, culture, and long‑term success of our Portland presence. The ideal candidate brings proven, hands-on experience in litigating and settling claims, negotiating with insurance adjusters, and handling the full spectrum of medical and statutory lien issues.
Responsibilities:
• Manage a caseload of personal injury cases, guiding them through all phases including pre-litigation, discovery, depositions, and settlement.
• Negotiate favorable outcomes for clients during pre-litigation and mediation processes.
• Draft and review motions, briefs, and other legal documents with precision and attention to detail.
• Conduct comprehensive discovery to gather and analyze evidence supporting client cases.
• Participate in depositions, mediations, and other legal proceedings to advocate for client interests.
• Collaborate with firm leadership to streamline case workflows and improve operational efficiency.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with clients to provide updates and address concerns.
• Contribute ideas and initiatives to enhance firm systems and processes.
• Ensure compliance with legal standards and uphold the highest level of professionalism.
• Stay informed about developments in civil litigation and personal injury law to strengthen case strategies.
• Active license to practice law in the state of Oregon.
• 3+ YOE handling civil litigation cases, ideally in personal injury.