Job Title: Trial Attorney - Premises Liability
Job Responsibilities:
As a Trial Attorney at the law firm, your responsibilities will encompass a variety of tasks integral to managing and advocating for personal injury and civil litigation cases. Key duties include:
- Managing a High-Volume Caseload: Oversee approximately 150 cases, with around 50 actively in litigation each month. You will guide each case from intake through settlement or jury verdict.
- Engaging with Clients: Maintain proactive and transparent communication with clients, ensuring they are informed and supported throughout the legal process.
- Conducting Key Litigation Activities: Conduct depositions, draft and respond to motions, lead mediations, and develop comprehensive case strategies.
- Advocating in Trials: Serve as lead counsel in jury trials, advocating passionately to secure favorable outcomes for clients.
Education and Experience Information:
- Legal Acumen: A minimum of 3 years practicing personal injury or civil litigation is required, with 5-8 years preferred. Experience on either the plaintiff or defense side is valuable, though plaintiff-side experience for civil litigation is preferred.
- Licensure: Must be active and in good standing with your local State Bar. Multiple state bar admissions are preferred.
- Trial Experience: Extensive jury trial experience is necessary, with a deep understanding of the Rules of Civil Procedure and Rules of Evidence. A minimum of 5+ first chair trial verdicts is required, with 10+ first chair jury verdicts being preferable.
- Communication Skills: Exceptional ability to articulate case strategies and engage effectively with clients and team members is essential.
Salary Information:
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive Compensation: Attorneys at the law firm typically earn between $150,000 and $350,000 annually. This reflects the high value placed on the expertise and contributions of the attorneys.
- Comprehensive Support: Benefit from a dedicated office space, along with at least one case manager and one paralegal to assist in managing your caseload efficiently.
- Innovative Resources: Utilize proprietary AI software to streamline demand letter drafting and enhance practice efficiency.
- Expedited Processes: Access medical records swiftly through the in-house medical records company, reducing retrieval times by an average of seven days.
- Professional Development: Engage with a wealth of knowledge across the firm, fostering continuous growth and providing solutions to complex legal challenges.
- Financial Support: All legal expenses incurred during the life of a case are covered by the firm, allowing you to focus solely on advocacy.
How to Apply:
If you are an ambitious and passionate Trial Attorney seeking to elevate your practice within a supportive and innovative environment, you are invited to apply. Please submit your resume detailing your relevant experience and answer the required questions in detail to express your interest in joining the team. Submitting a cover letter or trial experience is optional.
The law firm is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. The firm does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, please email the provided contact.
