Litigation Attorney

Rubenstein Law; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and holidays

Bonuses

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

Life insurance

Bereavement Leave

Hospital Leave

401(k) with company match

Wellness program

Job summary

Rubenstein Law in Jacksonville, FL, seeks an experienced Litigation Attorney to handle high-value personal injury cases in state and federal court, covering pre-trial work to trial.

You will meet with clients, manage discovery, depositions, and experts, and lead case strategy and negotiations with a support team. The firm provides a comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• A Florida license to practice law in good standing.
• 1-5 years of experience as a PI litigator.
• Ability to manage a large, active caseload from filing through verdict.
• Strong direction and guidance to a staff team.
• Impeccable verbal and written communication, negotiations, and research.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients and file lawsuits.
• Propound and respond to written discovery.
• Schedule and attend fact witness depositions.
• Retain experts and attend expert depositions.
• Schedule and attend all hearings and mediations.
• Prepare cases for trial and try cases to verdict.
• Prepare and file post-trial motions.
• Attend file audits, attorney meetings, and trial clinics.

Skills

Caseload management

Negotiation skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical skills

Courtroom presence

Team leadership

Education

Florida law license

Job description

Company Overview

Rubenstein Law has been getting justice for personal injury victims since 1988. Founder Robert Rubenstein and CEO Nicole Armstrong have grown Rubenstein Law to over 60 Attorneys, including 23 Partners, 10 board-certified litigators, and over 400 supporting professionals.

Today, Rubenstein Law is recognized as a premier name in Personal Injury, representing clients in a variety of case claims, including auto injuries, slip and fall injuries, catastrophic injuries, premise liability, medical malpractice, child & birth injury, motorcycle accident cases, and traumatic brain injury (TBI) cases. Rubenstein Law's Mass Tort division represents clients nationwide in defective products, dangerous drugs, and chemical cases.

With a strong reputation for success and billions of dollars recovered for clients, Rubenstein Law continues to grow to meet the needs of victims nationwide. Among the many verdicts and settlements, the firm has secured over 140 verdicts and settlements ranging from $1 million to $68 million. Some verdicts include:

• $4.8M verdict against supermarket giant Winn Dixie


• $7.7M verdict against Bethesda Hospital and Plastic Surgeon


• $5.1M verdict in a car accident with serious spinal cord injury


• $4.9M verdict for medical malpractice

As the Firm expands, Rubenstein Law is committed to providing every single client with the excellent care and attention that has built the Firm's reputation and success.

Job Summary

Our Litigation Attorneys litigate high value cases. They are responsible for all aspects of a case in state and federal court. This includes pre-trial prep, court appearances, motions, depositions, mediations, negotiations, and trial.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Meet with clients and file lawsuits


• Propound and respond to written discovery


• Schedule and attend fact witness depositions


• Retain all appropriate experts and attend all expert depositions


• Schedule and attend all hearings


• Prepare for and attend mediations


• Prepare cases for trial and try cases to verdict


• Prepare and file appropriate post-trial motions


• Attend file audits, litigation attorney meetings, and trial clinics

Qualifications and Skills

• A license in good standing to practice law in Florida


• 1-5 years of experience as a PI Litigator


• The ability to handle a large and active caseload from filing through verdict


• Success providing direction and guidance to a team of staff


• Impeccable verbal and written communication skills


• Excellent negotiation skills


• Analytical and research skills


• A strong courtroom presence and eagerness to try cases

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) plus 8-paid holidays


• Bonuses


• Comprehensive benefits package including multiple medical plan options, dental, vision, disability, supplemental coverage, and company-paid life insurance


• Bereavement Leave to support employees and their families during difficult times


• Hospital Leave benefits for qualifying medical situations


• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions


• Commitment to employee wellness and long-term success

Please include a document with details of your jury trial experience and wins, noting which you served as first chair.

Total compensation is commensurate with experience.