Personal Injury Litigation Attorney

Jacobs & Jacobs Law Firm; Puyallup (WA); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Performance-based pay

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Professional development

Litigation support team

Zusammenfassung

Jacobs & Jacobs Injury Law Group in Puyallup, WA seeks an experienced Personal Injury Litigation Attorney to manage cases through litigation, mediation, arbitration, and trial with substantial autonomy and a supportive team.

The role requires 3–5+ years of PI litigation, a Washington State Bar license, and strong knowledge of tort law, procedures, and deposition practice. You will collaborate with skilled paralegals and attorneys to advocate effectively for clients.

Qualifikationen

• 3–5+ years of personal injury litigation experience.
• Active license to practice law in Washington State.
• Jury trial experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Washington tort law, insurance law, damages, civil procedure, and court rules.
• Experience taking and defending depositions.
• Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to independently manage litigation strategy, deadlines, and case priorities.
• Excellent client communication skills.
• A collaborative approach and desire to be part of a strong, high-performing team.

Aufgaben

• Manage personal injury cases through litigation and resolution.
• Evaluate cases for liability, damages, merit, and value.
• Develop case strategy and independently move cases forward.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Draft and argue motions.
• Conduct and oversee discovery.
• Prepare clients and witnesses for depositions, mediation, arbitration, and trial.
• Prepare complaints, mediation briefs, trial briefs, and other litigation documents.
• Investigate facts and develop evidence.
• Identify, retain, and work with experts regarding liability and damages.
• Negotiate with defense counsel and insurance carriers.
• Represent clients at hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Maintain strong communication with clients throughout their cases.
• Collaborate closely with our experienced litigation paralegals, legal assistants, attorneys, and leadership team.

Kenntnisse

Personal injury litigation

Jury trial experience

Deposition experience

Legal research

Negotiation

Client communication

Ausbildung

Washington State Bar License

Jobbeschreibung

Jacobs & Jacobs Injury Law Group | Puyallup, Washington

Jacobs & Jacobs Injury Law Group is a well-established and growing personal injury firm with deep roots in the community and one of the largest personal injury client bases in Pierce County. We have built our reputation on strong advocacy, exceptional client service, and a team that genuinely cares about the people we represent.

We are looking for an experienced Personal Injury Litigation Attorney to join our litigation team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who enjoys litigation and wants meaningful responsibility for their cases without having to do it alone. Our attorneys are supported by a team of highly experienced litigation paralegals and legal assistants who understand personal injury litigation, know how to move cases forward, and allow our attorneys to focus their time where their legal expertise matters most.

As a Litigation Attorney at Jacobs & Jacobs, you will manage a caseload of personal injury matters through litigation, mediation, arbitration, and trial.

You will have significant autonomy over your cases while working alongside experienced attorneys and a seasoned litigation support team. We believe attorneys are most effective when they have excellent people around them, and we have invested in building a litigation team that provides that support.

We are looking for someone who takes ownership of their cases, exercises sound judgment, communicates well, and understands that excellent representation means both aggressively advocating for the client and taking exceptional care of them throughout the process.

The Opportunity

What You'll Do

• Manage personal injury cases through litigation and resolution
• Evaluate cases for liability, damages, merit, and value
• Develop case strategy and independently move cases forward
• Take and defend depositions
• Draft and argue motions
• Conduct and oversee discovery
• Prepare clients and witnesses for depositions, mediation, arbitration, and trial
• Prepare complaints, mediation briefs, trial briefs, and other litigation documents
• Investigate facts and develop evidence
• Identify, retain, and work with experts regarding liability and damages
• Negotiate with defense counsel and insurance carriers
• Represent clients at hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials
• Maintain strong communication with clients throughout their cases
• Collaborate closely with our experienced litigation paralegals, legal assistants, attorneys, and leadership team

What We're Looking For

• 3–5+ years of personal injury litigation experience
• Active license to practice law in Washington State
• Jury trial experience strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of Washington tort law, insurance law, damages, civil procedure, and court rules
• Experience taking and defending depositions
• Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and advocacy skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to independently manage litigation strategy, deadlines, and case priorities
• Excellent client communication skills
• A collaborative approach and desire to be part of a strong, high-performing team

Why Jacobs & Jacobs?

Experienced litigation support. You will work with seasoned litigation paralegals who understand personal injury cases and provide meaningful, hands-on support throughout the litigation process.

An established caseload. We are a busy, growing personal injury practice with a substantial and established client base.

Autonomy with support. We want experienced attorneys to take ownership of their cases while knowing they have an excellent team behind them.

A firm with deep roots. Jacobs & Jacobs has a long-standing presence in the community and an established reputation representing injured people and their families.

A team environment. We value accountability, hard work, collaboration, excellent client service, and treating people well. We want our attorneys and staff to enjoy the people they work with and be proud of what we accomplish together.

Room to grow. We are continuing to grow our firm and litigation practice and are looking for attorneys who want to grow with us.

Compensation & Benefits

Jacobs & Jacobs offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Performance-based compensation opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Highly experienced litigation paralegal and legal assistant support
• Established caseload and firm resources

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

License/Certification

• Washington State Bar License (Required)
• Work Location: In person