Personal Injury Trial Attorney

Wilkes & Mee, PLLC; Jacksonville (FL); Remote; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing boutique personal injury firm in Jacksonville, Florida, seeks a driven Trial Attorney with 3-5 years of experience. This fully remote position offers flexibility while allowing you to make a meaningful impact for injured clients. Join a supportive team where your contributions are valued, and take the lead in the courtroom with first-chair responsibilities.

Benefits

Insurance benefits

Paid vacation + holidays

Paid CLEs and other professional training

Performance pay

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of litigation experience with first-chair trial experience in personal injury cases.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first-chair trial counsel in personal injury cases.
• Manage a caseload of plaintiff-side personal injury matters.
• Conduct depositions, mediations, and negotiations.

Skills

Communication

Trial Skills

Time Management

Education

Licensed to practice law in Florida

Job description

Wilkes & Mee is growing, and we are looking for another experienced personal injury attorney to join our team! Please only apply if you have prior first-chair trial experience. Are you a tenacious trial attorney with a passion for advocating for injured clients? Do you thrive in the courtroom, leading cases with confidence and skill? Our boutique personal injury firm in Jacksonville, Florida, is seeking a driven Trial Attorney with 3-5 years of experience to join our close-knit team. This is a fully remote position, offering you the flexibility to work from anywhere while making a real impact in clients’ lives.

Why Join Us?

• Small Firm, Big Impact: Be a key player in a tight-knit team where your contributions are valued, and your voice is heard. No getting lost in the shuffle of a mega-firm.
• Remote Flexibility: Work from anywhere in Florida with the freedom to balance your professional and personal life.
• Trial-Focused Role: Take the lead in the courtroom with first-chair responsibilities, showcasing your trial skills in personal injury cases.
• Supportive Environment: Collaborate with experienced attorneys who mentor and empower you to grow while providing top-notch administrative support to keep you focused on winning cases.
• Meaningful Work: Fight for justice for clients who need it most, securing fair compensation for their injuries.

Responsibilities: What You’ll Do:

• Serve as first-chair trial counsel in personal injury cases, from pre-trial motions to verdict.
• Manage a caseload of plaintiff-side personal injury matters, including auto accidents, slip-and-falls, and premises liability.
• Conduct depositions, mediations, and negotiations with opposing counsel.
• Develop case strategies, prepare compelling trial materials, and deliver persuasive courtroom arguments.
• Collaborate remotely with our team to ensure seamless case progression and client satisfaction.

Who You Are:

• Licensed to practice law in Florida (active and in good standing).
• Preferably licensed in Georgia (but not required).
• At least 3-5 years of litigation experience with a proven track record of first-chair trial experience in personal injury cases.
• A hard-working, self-motivated attorney who thrives under pressure and loves the thrill of trial work.
• Skilled communicator with the ability to connect with clients, juries, and colleagues.
• Comfortable working remotely with strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Passionate about advocating for plaintiffs and securing justice for the injured.

Qualifications: What you get from us:

• Flexibility – we work from home or the office.
• Insurance benefits.
• Paid vacation + holidays.
• Paid CLEs and other professional training.
• A great work atmosphere with exceptional support staff.
• Performance pay - that's right, you get to keep a percentage of every case you settle or try to verdict!

If you have gotten this far and are thinking about applying, it means that you are a hard worker, ready for a challenge, and want to be part of a team where your hard work and efforts are recognized, appreciated, and rewarded. Our ideal candidate will be ready to begin working with us in the next 1-2 months.

Compensation: $150,000+ yearly