Trial Lawyer

Poulin Willey Anastopoulo; South Carolina; Remote; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Poulin | Willey seeks an experienced Trial Lawyer to join our personal injury team with active Kentucky Bar license in good standing. You will manage caseloads from filing to trial, representing clients across Kentucky.

The role emphasizes strong courtroom skills, litigation experience, and dedication to client service, with base pay of $75,000 plus bonus and opportunities across Kentucky.

Qualifications

• Active Kentucky bar license in good standing.
• 2+ years of litigation/trial experience in personal injury preferred; training possible for less.
• Strong negotiation, advocacy, and courtroom skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in personal injury matters from filing through settlement or verdict, handling all phases of litigation.
• Draft and file litigation documents including pleadings, discovery requests/responses, motions, and memoranda.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Manage mediations, hearings, and trial proceedings, including jury selection and openings/closings.

Skills

Kentucky Bar

Litigation

Trial experience

Negotiation

Oral advocacy

Written communication

Job description

Job Description

Poulin | Willey is seeking an experienced Trial Lawyer to join our growing personal injury team. This role offers the opportunity to represent clients throughout Kentucky and requires an active Kentucky Bar license in good standing.

We are dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients and are looking for an attorney with strong courtroom skills, proven litigation experience, and a commitment to client service. You will take ownership of your caseload and lead matters from filing through discovery, hearings, mediations, and trial.

What You Will Do

• Represent clients in personal injury matters from initial litigation through settlement or verdict.
• Draft and file litigation documents including pleadings, discovery requests/responses, motions, and legal memoranda.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Handle mediations, hearings, and trial proceedings, including jury selection, opening/closing statements, and examinations.
• Collaborate with paralegals and litigation support staff to ensure thorough case preparation.

Requirements

• Active membership in the Kentucky bar, in good standing.
• Ideally 2+ years of litigation/trial experience in personal injury or related areas, but willing to train those with less experience.
• Strong negotiation, advocacy, and courtroom skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Note: This role can sit ANYWHERE in Kentucky! Must have an active KY Law License. The compensation for this role includes a base of $75,000 plus a bonus percentage.