Personal Injury Litigation Attorney

About the position

Morgan & Morgan is looking for a Personal Injury Litigation Attorney to join our very successful plaintiff's personal injury practice in beautiful Portland, OR. The Litigation Attorney will handle motor vehicle liability (MVA) / automobile accident cases, including trial prep, depositions leading to trial, complicated settlements, and in-court jury and bench trials, representing plaintiff clients in OR. Our Personal Injury Litigation lawyers have support from a separate team of pre-suit attorneys and case managers, as well as assistance from seasoned trial partners, as needed. Additionally, each litigator will have a large case staff assisting them, including a dedicated paralegal and a dedicated legal assistant. Our law firm’s generous and competitive compensation includes a base salary uncapped handling/generating fees.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day handling of motor vehicle accident cases.
• Drafting and filing of litigation documents to include pleadings, discovery requests, discovery responses, demands, motions and memoranda of law.
• Guide plaintiff clients through the case process.
• Interaction with expert witnesses to include conferences, drafting of expert reports and affidavits.
• Attendance and preparation for depositions, mediations, hearings, and court appearances on behalf of plaintiffs.

Requirements

• Law degree (J.D. / JD / Juris Doctor) from a fully ABA accredited law school.
• An active member in good standing with the Oregon Bar.
• Ideally 5+ years of PI litigation experience, including jury trial.
• Ability to manage high volume of litigation cases and take them to trial.
• Excellent client service and communication skills.
• Self-starter driven by long-term career goals.
• Superior writing and oral advocacy skills.

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.