Lead Trial Attorney, Plaintiff PI — First-Chair Expert

Orion Placement; Tampa (FL); Sur place; USD 150 000 - 200 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Résumé du poste

Confidential Employer seeks a lead plaintiff personal injury attorney to own cases from pre-suit through trial, guiding clients with empathy, and delivering strategic value. You will manage discovery, negotiations, and trial strategy while mentoring junior staff.

The position requires a JD, 2+ years in plaintiff PI, and an active bar license in GA, FL, or IL. Spanish is a plus. You will join a fast-paced team at a national firm offering strong compensation, bonus potential, and room to advance.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• 2+ years of plaintiff personal injury experience; must have 2nd chair trial experience.
• Active bar license in good standing in the state of the office you're applying to (GA, FL, or IL).
• Strong case valuation, negotiation, and trial preparation skills.

Responsabilités

• Lead plaintiff PI files from pre-suit through trial with full ownership of strategy and execution.
• Meet with clients, build trust quickly, and guide them through litigation with empathy and clarity.
• Evaluate claims, damages, and liability to develop winning case themes and settlement posture.
• Drive discovery, motion practice, depositions, and expert strategy to position cases for resolution or verdict.
• Negotiate with carriers and defense counsel, participate in mediation, and manage demands and offers.
• First-chair trials when appropriate, including jury selection, openings, witness examinations, and closings.
• Collaborate closely with paralegals, legal assistants, and other attorneys to keep files moving efficiently.

Connaissances

Trial experience

Negotiation

Communication

Organization

Bilingual

Formation

Juris Doctor (JD)

Description du poste

Confidential Employer seeks a lead plaintiff personal injury attorney to own cases from pre-suit through trial, guiding clients with empathy, and delivering strategic value. You will manage discovery, negotiations, and trial strategy while mentoring junior staff.

The position requires a JD, 2+ years in plaintiff PI, and an active bar license in GA, FL, or IL. Spanish is a plus. You will join a fast-paced team at a national firm offering strong compensation, bonus potential, and room to advance.