Personal Injury Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Lexington (KY); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Bonus potential

Competitive base salary

Résumé du poste

BCG Attorney Search is seeking an experienced attorney to join its personal injury team in Lexington, KY. This role requires an active Kentucky Bar license, strong courtroom experience, and a commitment to client service as you represent clients across Kentucky.

The ideal candidate handles litigation from inception to verdict, drafts and files pleadings, conducts depositions, and manages mediations and trials with support from paralegals and staff.

Qualifications

• Active Kentucky Bar in good standing.
• Ideally 1+ years of litigation/trial experience in personal injury or related areas, but willing to train.
• Strong negotiation, advocacy, and courtroom skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsabilités

• Represent clients in personal injury matters from initial litigation through settlement or verdict.
• Draft and file litigation documents including pleadings, discovery requests/responses, motions, and legal memoranda.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Handle mediations, hearings, and trial proceedings, including jury selection, opening/closing statements, and examinations.
• Collaborate with paralegals and litigation support staff to ensure thorough case preparation.

Connaissances

Negotiation

Advocacy

Courtroom skills

Legal writing

Formation

Juris Doctor (JD)

Active Kentucky Bar license

Description du poste

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Attorney to join their personal injury team in Lexington, KY. This position offers the opportunity to represent clients throughout Kentucky and requires an active Kentucky Bar license in good standing. The ideal candidate will have strong courtroom skills, proven litigation experience, and a commitment to client service.

Duties

• Represent clients in personal injury matters from initial litigation through settlement or verdict.
• Draft and file litigation documents including pleadings, discovery requests/responses, motions, and legal memoranda.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Handle mediations, hearings, and trial proceedings, including jury selection, opening/closing statements, and examinations.
• Collaborate with paralegals and litigation support staff to ensure thorough case preparation.

Requirements

• Active membership in the Kentucky Bar, in good standing.
• Ideally 1+ years of litigation/trial experience in personal injury or related areas, but willing to train those with less experience.
• Strong negotiation, advocacy, and courtroom skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active Kentucky Bar license.

Skills

• Strong negotiation and advocacy skills.
• Proficient in legal research and writing.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with bonus potential.