Contract Attorney: Personal Injury Trial Litigator

Legal Search Solutions, Inc.; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Legal Search Solutions, Inc. is seeking an experienced Contract Attorney for its West Palm Beach office. This full-time on-site position focuses on personal injury litigation, with immediate start and a contract lasting several months.

Responsibilities include managing cases through trial, taking and defending depositions, drafting pleadings, preparing witnesses, and negotiating settlements, with compensation based on experience.

Qualifications

• Active Florida Bar membership in good standing.
• Minimum 3+ years of personal injury litigation experience.
• Prior trial experience strongly preferred.
• Experience taking and defending depositions.
• Strong legal writing, negotiation, and courtroom advocacy skills.
• Ability to independently manage a caseload with minimal supervision.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Available to start immediately.

Responsibilities

• Manage personal injury cases from litigation through trial
• Handle court appearances, hearings, mediations, and depositions
• Conduct case evaluations and develop litigation strategies
• Draft and respond to pleadings, motions, discovery, and other legal filings
• Prepare witnesses, experts, and clients for deposition and trial
• Attend trial calendars and assist with all phases of trial preparation
• Negotiate settlements and participate in mediation conferences
• Collaborate closely with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff

Skills

Personal injury litigation

Trial experience

Caseload management

Legal writing

Negotiation

Deposition experience

Oral advocacy

Communication skills

Job description

Legal Search Solutions, Inc. is seeking an experienced Contract Attorney for its West Palm Beach office. This full-time on-site position focuses on personal injury litigation, with immediate start and a contract lasting several months.

Responsibilities include managing cases through trial, taking and defending depositions, drafting pleadings, preparing witnesses, and negotiating settlements, with compensation based on experience.