Pay: $150,000.00 - $250,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Join a respected plaintiff-side litigation team dedicated to helping injured clients and their families achieve meaningful results.
- Handle high-value, complex personal injury and wrongful death cases from strategy through verdict.
- Take on a true first-chair trial role with autonomy, leadership, and the support of an experienced legal team.
- Enjoy strong earning potential with a competitive base salary plus performance-based bonuses.
- Lead and mentor a talented litigation team while continuing to grow your own practice and courtroom experience.
- Be part of a collaborative, high-performance culture where your work directly impacts clients' lives.
- Relocation assistance may be available for exceptional candidates.
Location: This is a full-time, on-site opportunity based in Winter Haven, Florida. We are seeking an attorney who enjoys working closely with clients and teammates in a collaborative office environment.
Note: This position requires an active Florida Bar license, 5+ years of personal injury litigation experience, and proven first-chair jury trial experience. First-chair trial experience is a non-negotiable requirement for this role.
About Us
We are a growing Florida personal injury law firm committed to providing exceptional legal representation to individuals and families facing life-changing injuries. Our team believes in putting people first, advocating relentlessly for our clients, and fostering a collaborative culture where talented attorneys can thrive. We invest in our people, celebrate results, and provide opportunities for long-term professional growth. Confidential Employer.
Job Description
- Serve as first-chair trial attorney on complex personal injury litigation matters.
- Manage cases from initial filing through settlement or jury verdict.
- Develop litigation strategies that maximize client outcomes.
- Conduct depositions, mediations, hearings, arbitrations, and jury trials.
- Draft and argue pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal memoranda.
- Evaluate liability, damages, medical records, and expert opinions.
- Negotiate favorable settlements while preparing every case as though it will proceed to trial.
- Build strong relationships with clients through proactive communication and exceptional service.
- Collaborate with paralegals, legal assistants, and litigation staff to efficiently manage an active caseload.
- Mentor support staff and contribute to the continued success of the litigation department.
- Ensure compliance with Florida procedural rules and litigation deadlines.
Qualifications
- Active Florida Bar license in good standing.
- 5+ years of personal injury litigation experience.
- Proven first-chair jury trial experience required.
- Experience managing cases through all phases of litigation.
- Strong courtroom advocacy, negotiation, and legal writing skills.
- Experience conducting depositions, mediations, and motion practice.
- Excellent organizational, leadership, and client relationship skills.
- Ability to manage multiple complex litigation matters simultaneously.
- Commitment to delivering outstanding client service and achieving exceptional results.
Why You Will Love Working Here
You'll join a mission-driven legal team where your experience is valued and your victories make a real difference for injured clients. We offer meaningful trial work, supportive leadership, opportunities for career advancement, a collaborative culture, comprehensive benefits, and performance-based earning potential. If you're looking for a firm where you can make an impact while continuing to grow as a trial attorney, we'd love to meet you.
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Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance