Overview
This role is for a Trial Attorney responsible for first-chair work on personal injury matters, taking primary responsibility for 30–50 cases. The position supports attorneys with the calendar, resources, and organizational backing needed to try cases.
Responsibilities
- Serve as lead counsel on 30–50 personal injury cases annually.
- Pursue trial opportunities, with an expectation of 6–8 jury trial verdicts per year.
- Achieve a final resolution (verdict or strong settlement result) on at least two cases per month.
Requirements
- At least three years of experience as a personal injury litigator.
- Must have taken, as lead chair, 5+ cases to a jury trial verdict.
- Significant consideration for candidates with verdicts over $500,000.
- Willing to travel regularly and work multi-jurisdictionally, including through pro-hac or additional licensing.
- Some additional consideration for candidates currently licensed in one or more of the following jurisdictions: Minnesota, Washington, Utah, Montana, Oregon.
- Must be licensed to practice law in at least one of the 50 States.
- Able to discuss personal trial statistics, including verdict count, win rate, and average result.
- Demonstrated ability to take cases through trial rather than settling early when litigation risk is high.
- Comfortable litigating and traveling across jurisdictions as necessary.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary starting point can exceed $500,000, based on candidates’ trial results and litigation experience.
- Percentage performance bonus can be negotiated as part of the compensation package.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance.
- 401k plan with match.
Location
Not specified.