Litigation - Personal Injury Attorney / Personal Injury Defense Attorney / Personal Injury Plaintiffs Attorney in Knoxville, TN

Law Firm

Knoxville, TN

Litigation - Personal Injury Attorney / Personal Injury Defense Attorney / Personal Injury Plaintiffs Attorney in Knoxville, TN

Attorney

3-8 yrs required

No

Job Title: Trial Attorney - Premises Liability

Job Responsibilities:
As a Trial Attorney at the law firm, your responsibilities will include:

- Managing a High-Volume Caseload: Oversee approximately 150 cases, with around 50 actively in litigation each month, guiding each from intake through settlement or jury verdict.
- Engaging with Clients: Maintain proactive and transparent communication, ensuring clients 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, 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: Active and in good standing with the local State Bar. Multiple state bar admissions are preferred.
- Trial Experience: Extensive jury trial experience and a deep understanding of the Rules of Civil Procedure and Rules of Evidence. At least 5+ first chair trial verdicts are required to be considered. 10+ first chair jury verdicts are preferable.
- Communication Skills: Exceptional ability to articulate case strategies and engage effectively with clients and team members.

Salary Information:
Compensation and Benefits:

- Competitive Compensation: Attorneys at the law firm typically earn between $150,000 and $350,000 annually, reflecting the high value placed on expertise and contributions.
- Comprehensive Support: Benefit from a dedicated office space, as well as 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 focus solely on advocacy.

The law firm is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. It 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.