Personal Injury Trial Attorney – Autonomy with Team Support

Jacobs & Jacobs Law Firm; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Personal injury litigation

Jury trial experience

Deposition experience

Legal research

Negotiation

Client communication

Education

Washington State Bar License

Job description

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.