Plaintiff's Attorney (Asbestos/Mesothelioma) - Emeryville, CA

Location: Emeryville, CA (San Francisco Bay Area)

Position summary: L&W Recruiting, on behalf of a national plaintiff-side law firm, seeks a Plaintiff's Attorney to join its Emeryville team to manage and litigate asbestos/mesothelioma matters. The successful candidate will handle plaintiff-side cases through all phases of litigation, participate in hearings and trials as required, and collaborate with colleagues and experts to advance client-focused outcomes.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of asbestos/mesothelioma and related plaintiff personal injury matters from intake through resolution.
• Conduct factual and legal investigation, including review of medical records, employment histories, and exposure evidence.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests and responses, settlement documents, and other court filings.
• Take and defend depositions; prepare lay witnesses and expert witnesses for testimony.
• Handle hearings, case management conferences, trial preparation, and courtroom appearances as needed.
• Develop litigation strategy, participate in case planning and settlement negotiations, and coordinate with co-counsel and retained experts.
• Communicate regularly and compassionately with clients, families, medical providers, and other case stakeholders; maintain organized case files and meet calendaring and procedural deadlines.
• Collaborate with colleagues and support staff; mentor and train junior attorneys or staff where appropriate to support firm objectives.

Required qualifications:

• Active license to practice law in California.
• Preferably a minimum of two (2) years of litigation experience; direct experience in asbestos/mesothelioma litigation is preferred but candidates with plaintiff-side experience in personal injury, product liability, medical malpractice, premises liability, or construction defect litigation will be considered.
• Demonstrated litigation skills, including drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, taking and defending depositions, and courtroom experience.
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and professional client-management abilities.

Preferred qualifications:

• Trial experience or significant courtroom exposure in plaintiff-side matters.
• Experience coordinating with medical and industry experts and managing complex medical and exposure evidence.
• Demonstrated commitment to client advocacy and to professional development within a collaborative practice.

Compensation and benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience, with bonus potential.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match and performance-based incentives.
• Regular performance reviews and opportunities for advancement, including partnership track for qualified candidates.

About the firm: The client is a nationally resourced plaintiff-side practice dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality representation to individuals affected by asbestos exposure. The firm emphasizes thorough case development, coordinated work with medical and investigative experts, and trial readiness to secure meaningful results for clients and their families.