Position Overview
A growing plaintiff personal injury law practice is seeking an experienced Litigation Attorney to join its litigation team in Boca Raton, Florida.
Location: Boca Raton, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Arrangement: On-Site
The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of civil litigation experience, strong courtroom skills, and a passion for achieving excellent results for injured clients. Prior plaintiff personal injury experience is preferred; however, accomplished insurance defense attorneys with strong litigation and courtroom experience are encouraged to apply.
This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who is looking to take on complex, high-value matters and develop into a lead trial attorney.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage complex plaintiff personal injury litigation matters from intake through trial.
- Develop and execute case strategies in collaboration with senior attorneys and firm leadership.
- Conduct and defend depositions.
- Draft and argue substantive motions and other litigation documents.
- Represent clients at hearings, mediations, and other court proceedings.
- Prepare cases for trial and participate as first or second chair in jury trials.
- Work closely with expert witnesses, consultants, and litigation support professionals.
- Evaluate cases, damages, liability, and settlement opportunities.
- Negotiate settlements and advocate for clients throughout the litigation process.
- Maintain regular and professional communication with clients.
- Mentor and support junior attorneys and litigation staff.
- Manage case deadlines, court requirements, and litigation strategy effectively.
Practice Areas
- Plaintiff Personal Injury
- Catastrophic Personal Injury
- Wrongful Death
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Automobile Negligence
- Premises Liability
- Medical Malpractice
- Complex Civil Litigation
Qualifications
- Active member in good standing of the Florida Bar.
- Minimum of 5 years of civil litigation experience.
- Strong experience with depositions, motion practice, hearings, and courtroom proceedings.
- Excellent legal research, writing, negotiation, and oral advocacy skills.
- Strong case management and organizational abilities.
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex litigation matters.
- Strong judgment, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent client communication and interpersonal skills.
- Trial experience is highly preferred.
- Demonstrated interest in developing into a first-chair trial attorney.
- Plaintiff personal injury experience preferred.
- Attorneys transitioning from insurance defense, prosecution, or public defense with substantial courtroom experience are encouraged to apply.