Senior Litigation Attorney - Personal Injury

Overview

An experienced Senior Attorney with a strong background in personal injury litigation is sought to join a dynamic legal team. The role requires Ohio licensure and a proven track record in managing complex litigation cases.

Responsibilities

• Manage personal injury cases including car accidents, trucking accidents, and slip-and-fall incidents
• File lawsuits and oversee all litigation stages from inception through trial or settlement
• Draft and respond to written discovery
• Take and defend depositions
• Participate in mediations
• Represent clients in trials with first chair trial experience

Requirements

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in discovery, depositions, mediation, and trials
• Mandatory first chair trial experience with at least 7 trials to verdict
• Licensed to practice law in Ohio and in good standing with the Bar
• Comprehensive personal injury litigation experience from case inception to resolution
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, organizational, and communication skills
• Client-focused with strong case evaluation and professional counsel abilities
• Comfortable collaborating with attorneys and litigation team members while managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual skills (not required but advantageous)
• Federal court licensure and appellate experience (preferred but not required)
• Proficiency in drafting motions and legal memoranda

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $150,000
• Annual bonus potential: Up to $200,000
• Total potential compensation: Up to $300,000 per year based on performance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for professional growth

Education & Experience

• Juris Doctor degree required
• 15+ years of relevant personal injury litigation experience
• Strong skills in legal drafting, litigation, and negotiation

Location

• Remote position available for candidates based in Ohio only