Senior Personal Injury Litigation Attorney

Job Overview: A well-established law firm in Florida is seeking a highly skilled Senior Personal Injury Litigation Attorney with 5 to 10 years of litigation experience. The ideal candidate will have experience in both general defense and plaintiff litigation, with a focus on personal injury and property damage cases. This role offers the opportunity to gain trial experience, handle a significant caseload, and be involved in business development efforts.

Duties:

• Manage a litigation caseload from initiation through trial or resolution
• Conduct thorough legal research on relevant laws, regulations, and case facts
• Represent clients in court hearings, trials, and negotiations
• Draft and review legal documents, including motions, pleadings, and contracts
• Handle discovery requests, responses, and motions, as well as depositions
• Prepare for and attend trials, mediations, and client meetings
• Develop case strategies and manage litigation dockets, ensuring deadlines are met
• Collaborate with clients and legal teams to achieve favorable case outcomes
• Participate in business development and client relationship-building efforts

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in personal injury litigation
• Proven ability to manage complex litigation from inception through trial
• Strong legal research, writing, and communication skills
• Familiarity with state and federal court procedures, including discovery and depositions
• Experience in trial preparation and participation
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Commitment to providing exceptional client service

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Active membership in good standing with the Florida Bar (or another state bar with willingness to gain Florida admission)

Skills:

• Superior written and verbal communication abilities
• Strong interpersonal and client relationship management skills
• Motivated, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven
• Proficiency in legal research tools and litigation software
• Bilingual in Spanish (preferred, but not required)

This Florida based personal injury law firm has offices in Fort Lauderdale, Naples, Jacksonville, West Palm Beach, Orlando, and Tampa. Its practice areas include accidents claims, mass torts, property claims, criminal defense, social security insurance, bankruptcy, workers' compensation, professional regulations, ADA, overtime & wages, and commercial claims.