Personal Injury Attorney

A law firm is seeking a Personal Injury Attorney for its Woodinville, WA location.

Job Overview:

• The Personal Injury Attorney will be responsible for assessing liability and damages, handling a large caseload, and managing full case handling responsibilities from inception through appeal.
• This role involves independently handling court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials, as well as regularly consulting with clients, opposing counsel, adjusters, and the judiciary.
• The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of litigation experience, specifically with litigation support, deposition, and trial preparation.

Duties:

• Assessing liability and damages.
• Handling a large caseload.
• Managing full case handling responsibilities from inception through appeal, including all facets of discovery and trial.
• Effectively taking depositions of lay or expert witnesses and arguing motions.
• Independently handling court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials.
• Regularly consulting with clients, opposing counsel, adjusters, and the judiciary.
• Effectively negotiating settlements, including all aspects of liability and damages.
• Developing a strategic approach and providing leadership and direction to less experienced attorneys.
• Working as part of a team with all levels of experience.
• Cultivating relationships with the firm's existing and future clients.

Requirements:

• Licensed with the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) with no discipline history and in good standing.
• 1-3 years of litigation experience, specifically with litigation support, deposition, and trial preparation.
• Experience with time management systems.
• Outstanding listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Possessing a strong code of ethics, dedication to justice, and compassion for clients.
• Strong research and analytical skills.

Education:

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

Certifications:

Licensed with the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) in good standing.

Skills:

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Leadership skills.
• Strategic thinking.
• Time management skills.