Associate Attorney - Personal Injury

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Who We Are
The Advocates is a growing personal injury law firm with branches across the United States. We are dedicated to representing victims of accidents with care and respect. Our team genuinely cares about and has empathy for the people who seek our help, and we are driven to get them the best results possible.
The Portland office of the PNW branch is looking for a driven and mission-oriented Associate Attorney to be a part of our team. You would become a vital part of a close-knit group of attorneys, legal assistants, paralegals, and staff who all share a profound dedication to supporting our clients throughout their recovery journeys.

About the Role

The Associate Attorney will join a team of 18 personal injury attorneys to take on an inventory of cases and be responsible for working them through pre-litigation and negotiating with the insurance company to ensure that our client gets fairly compensated for their damages. Each of our attorneys is highly invested in and involved with their clients, making client management and communication a key priority.

Our Ideal Candidate

We are looking for an associate attorney, admitted to the Oregon Bar with three to five years of experience, ideally in civil law. You might be our ideal candidate if you:

Enjoy helping and interacting with people
Offer compassion to individuals who are injured and in crisis
Are driven to win and not afraid of confronting opposing counsel to get the best results for our clients
Enjoy finding creative solutions

Experience

3 – 5 years of experience in civil law (personal injury preferred)
Experience developing rapport with clients
Experience working with legal staff (preferred)

Work Model:

Hybrid 2 days a week remote

Compensation:

$120,000 - $170,000 base compensation

Up to 100% paid health, vision, and dental insurance (buy ups available)

401(k) matching

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter/Metro Card Program or parking spot

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