Autonomy-Driven Personal Injury Litigator

Christian Legal Society; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Professional development

Experienced litigation support

Established caseload

Job summary

Jacobs & Jacobs Injury Law Group in Puyallup, WA, seeks an experienced Personal Injury Litigation Attorney to manage cases through litigation, mediation, arbitration, and trial. You will work with a supportive team of paralegals and assistants, while maintaining client relationships and delivering zealous advocacy.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years of personal injury experience, a Washington State Bar license, and strong writing, negotiation, and trial skills.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of personal injury litigation experience.
• Active license to practice law in Washington State.
• Jury trial experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Washington tort and insurance law, damages, civil procedure, and court rules.
• Experience taking and defending depositions.
• Strong legal writing, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Excellent client communication and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage personal injury cases through litigation and resolution.
• Evaluate cases for liability, damages, merit, and value.
• Develop case strategy and independently move cases forward.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Draft and argue motions.
• Conduct and oversee discovery.
• Prepare clients and witnesses for depositions, mediation, arbitration, and trial.
• Prepare complaints, mediation briefs, trial briefs, and other litigation documents.
• Investigate facts and develop evidence.
• Identify, retain, and work with experts regarding liability and damages.
• Negotiate with defense counsel and insurance carriers.
• Represent clients at hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Maintain strong communication with clients throughout their cases.
• Collaborate with litigation paralegals, legal assistants, attorneys, and leadership.

Skills

Personal injury litigation

Jury trials

Client communication

Negotiation

Legal research

Education

Washington State Bar License

Job description

Jacobs & Jacobs Injury Law Group in Puyallup, WA, seeks an experienced Personal Injury Litigation Attorney to manage cases through litigation, mediation, arbitration, and trial. You will work with a supportive team of paralegals and assistants, while maintaining client relationships and delivering zealous advocacy.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years of personal injury experience, a Washington State Bar license, and strong writing, negotiation, and trial skills.