Trial Attorney

Woodard Injury Law; Tennessee; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodard Injury Law in Tennessee seeks a Trial Attorney to manage a personal injury litigation caseload from intake to resolution. This full-time hybrid remote role requires investigating claims, developing case strategy, drafting and arguing motions, and preparing pleadings and discovery.

The attorney will conduct depositions, appear in court (virtual or in-person as required), negotiate settlements, and coordinate with the firm’s team to meet deadlines and ethical obligations.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in civil litigation and personal injury principles.
• Experience drafting, filing, and arguing dispositive and procedural motions.
• Comfortable with hearings, conferences, and scheduling orders.
• Experience with trials, including witness examination and advocacy.
• Ability to conduct depositions with outlines and questioning.
• Active Tennessee law license; ability to appear in state/federal courts.
• Excellent legal research and writing; attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Clear, professional communication with clients and colleagues remotely.
• Prior experience in personal injury or civil litigation; trial work is a plus.
• Ability to manage a remote workload and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Investigate claims and develop case strategy from intake to resolution.
• Draft and argue motions, prepare pleadings and discovery.
• Conduct depositions and appear in court as required.
• Negotiate settlements and prepare cases for trial.
• Collaborate with support staff and other attorneys.
• Maintain regular communication with clients and meet deadlines.

Skills

Civil litigation

Personal injury

Motions drafting

Depositions

Court appearances

Remote collaboration

Legal research and writing

Communication skills

Case management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tennessee license

Job description

Company Description

Woodard Injury Law is a plaintiff-focused personal injury law firm dedicated to advocating for individuals who have been harmed through negligence or misconduct. The firm emphasizes thorough case preparation, clear communication, and compassionate client service to achieve meaningful results. Team members collaborate closely to build strong cases, utilizing modern technology and legal best practices. Woodard Injury Law values integrity, professionalism, and a client-centered approach that supports people through challenging circumstances.

Role Description

The Trial Attorney is a full-time hybrid remote role responsible for managing a personal injury litigation caseload from intake through resolution. On a day-to-day basis, the attorney will investigate claims, develop case strategy, draft and argue motions, and prepare pleadings and discovery. The role includes conducting depositions, appearing in court proceedings (virtual or in-person as required), negotiating settlements, and preparing cases for trial. The Trial Attorney will collaborate with support staff and other attorneys, maintain regular communication with clients, and ensure all deadlines, court rules, and ethical obligations are met. The position requires proactive case management, strong advocacy skills, and comfort working independently in a remote environment while coordinating with the firm’s team.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Law, including civil litigation and personal injury principles, and familiarity with applicable procedural and evidentiary rules.


• Demonstrated experience with Motions, including drafting, filing, and arguing dispositive and procedural motions in civil courts.


• Comfortable working with Courts, including handling hearings, conferences, and complying with local rules and scheduling orders.


• Hands-on experience with Trials, including case preparation, witness examination, evidentiary issues, and advocacy before judges and juries.


• Ability to conduct Depositions, including preparing outlines, questioning parties and witnesses, and using testimony strategically in litigation.


• Active law license in good standing in Tennessee; eligibility to appear in relevant state and/or federal courts.


• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills, with attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.


• Clear, professional communication skills, with the ability to explain legal issues to clients and collaborate with colleagues remotely.


• Prior experience in personal injury or civil litigation is preferred; trial experience or second-chair trial work is a plus.


• Ability to manage a remote workload, use legal and case management software, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.