PI Litigation Attorney

Crawford Thomas Recruiting; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Crawford Thomas Recruiting is seeking a Personal Injury Litigation Attorney for our Louisville, KY office. This role requires an active Kentucky Bar license and about 5+ years of legal practice, including personal injury litigation experience.

You will manage a 50+ matter docket, handle discovery, depositions, mediation, and trial prep from filing to resolution. The position offers a base salary of $85,000–$100,000 plus commission/bonus, and requires primarily in-office work with opportunities

Qualifications

• Active Kentucky Bar license required.
• 5+ years of legal practice preferred.
• 2+ years of personal injury litigation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage personal injury cases from filing through settlement or trial.
• Maintain an active litigation caseload of 50+ matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests and responses, and settlement demands.
• Take and defend depositions; attend mediations, hearings, and court appearances.
• Prepare cases for trial and participate in trial proceedings as needed.

Skills

Litigation

Negotiation

Oral advocacy

Legal research

Case management

Job description

Personal Injury Litigation Attorney

Location: Louisville, KY – Primarily In-Office

Compensation: $85,000–$100,000 Base Salary + Commission/Bonus

Experience: 5+ Years of Legal Practice Preferred

License: Active Kentucky Bar License Required

About The Opportunity

Our client, an established personal injury law firm with more than 30 years of experience, is seeking a Personal Injury Litigation Attorney to join its growing Louisville office.

This role is ideal for an experienced litigator who is comfortable managing a high-volume caseload of 50+ active matters. The practice focuses primarily on motor vehicle accidents, with additional cases involving premises liability, dog bites, wrongful death, and other personal injury claims.

You’ll have ownership of cases from filing through resolution, including discovery, depositions, mediation, motion practice, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation.

What You’ll Do

• Manage personal injury cases from filing through settlement or trial
• Maintain an active litigation caseload of 50+ matters
• Develop case strategies based on liability, damages, medical evidence, and available insurance coverage
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests and responses, and settlement demands
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal memoranda
• Take and defend depositions
• Attend mediations, hearings, and court appearances
• Negotiate settlements and advocate for favorable client outcomes
• Prepare cases for trial and participate in trial proceedings as needed
• Maintain accurate case documentation while meeting court deadlines and client expectations

What You’ll Bring

• Active Kentucky Bar license in good standing
• Approximately 5+ years of legal practice preferred
• 2+ years of personal injury litigation experience preferred
• Experience managing a high-volume litigation caseload
• Hands‑on experience with discovery, depositions, mediation, motion practice, and court proceedings
• Strong legal research and writing abilities
• Excellent negotiation and oral advocacy skills
• Ability to independently manage competing deadlines and case priorities
• Willingness to work primarily from the Louisville office

Candidates with strong plaintiff-side or relevant civil litigation experience may also be considered, even if they do not meet every preferred qualification.

Compensation & Benefits

• $85,000–$100,000 base salary, flexible based on experience
• Commission and/or bonus eligibility
• Comprehensive health insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Competitive benefits package
• Professional growth opportunities within an established firm

Why Join?

• Established Firm: Join a personal injury practice with more than 30 years of experience
• Proven Results: Be part of a legal team that has recovered more than $2 billion for injured individuals and families
• Litigation Experience: Take ownership of an active caseload and handle matters throughout the litigation lifecycle
• Diverse Cases: Work on motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, wrongful death, and other personal injury matters
• Earning Potential: Competitive base salary plus commission and bonus opportunities
• Meaningful Advocacy: Help injured clients navigate complex legal matters and pursue the compensation they deserve

If you're an experienced litigation attorney looking to grow your personal injury practice with an established firm, we'd like to hear from you.