First-Chair Personal Injury Trial Attorney – Lead & Earn

Orion Placement; Winter Haven (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Winter Haven, FL seeks an experienced personal injury attorney to lead high-stakes cases as the first-chair trial attorney. You will manage cases from filing to verdict, develop strategic litigation plans, and handle depositions, hearings, and trials with autonomy and a supportive team.

The role requires a Florida Bar license, 5+ years of PI litigation, and proven first-chair trial experience.

Qualifications

• Active Florida Bar license in good standing.
• 5+ years of personal injury litigation experience.
• Proven first-chair jury trial experience required.
• Experience managing cases through all phases of litigation.
• Strong courtroom advocacy, negotiation, and legal writing skills.
• Experience conducting depositions, mediations, and motion practice.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and client relationship skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex litigation matters simultaneously.
• Commitment to delivering outstanding client service and results.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first-chair trial attorney on complex personal injury litigation matters.
• Manage cases from initial filing through settlement or jury verdict.
• Develop litigation strategies that maximize client outcomes.
• Conduct depositions, mediations, hearings, arbitrations, and jury trials.
• Draft and argue pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal memoranda.
• Evaluate liability, damages, medical records, and expert opinions.
• Negotiate favorable settlements while preparing every case as though it will proceed to trial.
• Build strong relationships with clients through proactive communication and exceptional service.
• Collaborate with paralegals, legal assistants, and litigation staff to efficiently manage an active caseload.
• Mentor support staff and contribute to the continued success of the litigation department.
• Ensure compliance with Florida procedural rules and litigation deadlines.

Skills

First-chair trial experience

Trial strategy

Legal writing

Client communication

Job description

Confidential Employer in Winter Haven, FL seeks an experienced personal injury attorney to lead high-stakes cases as the first-chair trial attorney. You will manage cases from filing to verdict, develop strategic litigation plans, and handle depositions, hearings, and trials with autonomy and a supportive team.

The role requires a Florida Bar license, 5+ years of PI litigation, and proven first-chair trial experience.