Senior Personal Injury Litigation Attorney — High-Value Cases

ClearPath Staffing; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Job summary

A Seattle-based law firm expanding its personal injury practice seeks a seasoned Personal Injury Litigation Attorney to manage high-value cases from inception through trial.

The candidate should have a minimum of five years in personal injury and civil litigation, with experience in motor vehicle accident matters and a mix of plaintiff or defense work. Ambitious attorneys with a track record of complex litigation will thrive in this role.

Qualifications

• Active and in-good-standing license to practice law in the applicable state.
• Minimum 5 years of personal injury and/or civil litigation experience.
• Strong litigation experience involving high-value and complex cases.
• Experience handling motor vehicle accident litigation.
• At least 1 year of plaintiff-side personal injury experience preferred.
• Candidates with significant insurance defense litigation experience are encouraged to apply.
• Defense-only candidates may be considered based on the depth and relevance of their litigation experience.
• Strong deposition, motion practice, negotiation, and case strategy skills.
• Meaningful trial preparation and courtroom experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal advocacy skills.
• Ability to independently manage cases while collaborating effectively with attorneys and support staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of personal injury matters from litigation through resolution.
• Handle motor vehicle accident cases as well as other complex and high-value personal injury claims
• Develop litigation strategies based on liability, damages, insurance coverage, and overall case value
• Draft and respond to pleadings, motions, discovery, and other litigation documents
• Conduct and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, experts, and medical professionals
• Work closely with experts, investigators, medical providers, and other professionals to develop strong cases
• Represent clients at hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, and trials
• Negotiate effectively with insurance carriers and opposing counsel
• Prepare cases for trial and confidently serve as lead or supporting trial counsel
• Maintain consistent communication with clients regarding case strategy, progress, and expectations

Skills

Litigation

Negotiation

Deposition

Trial preparation

Legal writing

Client communication

Case strategy

Job description

A Seattle-based law firm expanding its personal injury practice seeks a seasoned Personal Injury Litigation Attorney to manage high-value cases from inception through trial.

The candidate should have a minimum of five years in personal injury and civil litigation, with experience in motor vehicle accident matters and a mix of plaintiff or defense work. Ambitious attorneys with a track record of complex litigation will thrive in this role.