Trial Lawyer

Poulin | Willey Trial Lawyers; Wilmington (DE); Remote; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental

Life Insurance

Telemedicine

Flexible PTO

Paid Holidays

401(k) match

Tech Provided

Job summary

Poulin | Willey in Delaware seeks an experienced Trial Lawyer to join our growing personal injury team, handling cases from filing through discovery, hearings, mediations, and trial.

You will represent clients throughout Maryland and require an active Delaware Bar license in good standing. The compensation starts at $75,000 base plus bonus, with year-one totals commonly ranging from $100,000 to $150,000.

Qualifications

• Active Delaware Bar in good standing is required.
• 2+ years of litigation/trial experience preferred in personal injury or related areas; training available for less experienced candidates.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Delaware Bar

Litigation

Negotiation

Courtroom Skills

Legal Writing

Job description

Poulin | Willeyis seeking an experienced Trial Lawyer to join our growing personal injury team. This role offers the opportunity to represent clients throughout Maryland and requires an active Delaware 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 Delaware 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.

Benefits: Eligible employees may receive medical and dental coverage with employer contributions, employer-paid life insurance, telemedicine and counseling services, flexible paid time off, paid holidays, a 401(k) with employer match after six months, and employer-provided technology/equipment. Eligibility and benefit terms are subject to applicable plans and company policies.

Note: This role can sit ANYWHERE in Delaware! Must have an active DE Law License. The compensation for this role includes a base of $75,000 plus a bonus percentage. Trial Lawyers typically average $100,000 - $150,000 in year one.