PERSONAL INJURY LITIGATION ATTORNEY | ENTRY LEVEL (0–1 YEAR)

Black Rock Trial Lawyers, PLLC; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Direct mentorship

Hybrid work arrangement

In‑person Tampa office

Job summary

Black Rock Trial Lawyers, PLLC seeks an attorney with 0–1 year of experience for hands‑on litigation training in a plaintiff‑side personal injury practice. You will gain courtroom exposure, receive direct mentorship, and work closely with senior attorneys to develop litigation skills.

We value smart, hardworking, organized, coachable candidates who enjoy working with clients and are eager to become excellent litigators.

Qualifications

• Florida Bar member in good standing or eligible for imminent admission.
• 0–1 year attorney experience.
• Civil litigation coursework or trial advocacy during law school.
• Excellent research and legal writing skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Draft complaints, motions, discovery, and legal memoranda.
• Prepare and respond to interrogatories, requests for production, and admissions.
• Conduct legal research and case analysis.
• Prepare for and attend depositions and mediations.
• Argue motions and hearings.
• Collaborate with experts, medical providers, witnesses, and opposing counsel.
• Communicate with clients throughout litigation and participate in case strategy.

Skills

Smart

Hardworking

Organized

Coachable

Client communication

Legal writing

Education

Law school coursework and clinics

Job description

Salary and Benefits

$75,000–$100,000 Base + Performance Bonuses

Location

Tampa, Florida | Hyde Park / South Tampa

Employment Type

Full-Time | In-Person Preferred | Hybrid Considered

Immediate Opening

Immediate Opening

Overview

Want to become a personal injury litigator? We will train you.

Black Rock Trial Lawyers, PLLC is looking for a new or early-career attorney (0–1 year) who wants hands‑on litigation experience, courtroom exposure, and direct mentorship while developing into a plaintiff‑side personal injury litigator.

Personal injury experience is NOT required.

What matters to us is that you are smart, hardworking, highly organized, coachable, comfortable working with clients, and genuinely interested in becoming an excellent litigator.

What You’ll Actually Do

• Draft complaints, motions, discovery, and legal memorand
• Prepare and respond to interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission
• Conduct legal research and case analysi
• Prepare for and attend deposition
• Prepare for and attend mediation
• Prepare for and argue motions and hearing
• Work with experts, medical providers, witnesses, and opposing counsel
• Communicate directly with clients throughout litigation
• Participate in case strategy and case evaluation
• Learn how to negotiate and resolve personal injury case
• Progressively assume greater responsibility as your litigation skills develo

You will not be expected to figure this out alone.

You will work with an experienced, dedicated full‑time litigation paralegal and receive direct attorney supervision and mentorship.

Who We’re Looking For

• Florida Bar member in good standing or eligible for imminent admissio
• 0–1 year of attorney experienc
• Genuine interest in plaintiff‑side personal injury litigatio
• Civil litigation coursework, litigation clinics, trial advocacy, or comparable litigation‑focused experience during law schoo
• Excellent research and legal writing skill
• Strong organizational and time‑management skill
• Ability to manage deadlines and competing prioritie
• Strong executive‑functioning and problem‑solving skill
• Excellent interpersonal and client communication skill
• Coachability and willingness to receive feedbac
• Strong work ethic and desire to lear

Experience That Will Help You Stand Out

• Mock trial, trial advocacy, moot court, or litigation clinic experienc
• Courtroom experience in any area of la
• Experience with the State Attorney’s Office, Public Defender’s Office, or another litigation-focused pratic
• Plaintiff or defense personal injury experienc
• Judicial internship or clerkship experience involving civil litigatio
• Experience using AI and modern legal technology for research, drafting, case analysis, or workflow managemen

Direct Mentorship & Career Development

This position is designed for an attorney who wants to learn by doing.

You will receive direct supervision and mentorship from Gil Sanchez, CEO & Senior Managing Partner of Black Rock Trial Lawyers, who has more than 15 years of personal injury experience.

Our objective is not simply to hire someone to process files.

We want to develop a litigator.

You will progressively learn how to manage cases, take depositions, attend mediations, argue motions, develop litigation strategy, negotiate cases, work with clients, and ultimately become capable of independently managing personal injury litigation.

Compensation

$75,000–$100,000 base salary, depending on experience and qualifications.

Plus performance‑based bonus opportunities.

Location (again)

Tampa | Hyde Park / South Tampa

This is a full‑time position based at our Tampa office.

We prefer in‑person candidates because we believe young attorneys develop faster when they are working directly alongside experienced attorneys and litigation staff.

However, a hybrid arrangement may be considered for the right candidate.

The Person Matters

Credentials matter—but so does personality.

Our clients are real people dealing with real injuries and real problems. You must enjoy talking to people, helping clients, solving problems, and working as part of a team.

We are looking for someone who is hungry to learn, willing to put in the work, comfortable receiving feedback, and excited about becoming a personal injury trial lawyer.