PERSONAL INJURY LITIGATION ATTORNEY - Perfect Fit Placement
Orlando, FL
About the Job
Our client, a dynamic and rapidly growing personal injury and property damage law firm, seeks a highly motivated and passionate Litigation Attorney to join our client's team in Orlando, FL.
POSITION SUMMARY:
- Our client, a dynamic and rapidly growing law firm, handles auto accidents, premise liability, medical malpractice, wrongful death cases, nursing home abuse and home and business property damage throughout the State of Florida.
- The firm has a highly active Litigation Team of Trial Attorneys and their support staff, responsible for representing the firm’s clients after pre-suit and through the conclusion of the case, whether via settlement or trial. This includes working together in preparing for and trying numerous jury trials throughout Florida each year.
- Litigation Attorneys each have approximately 35-40 files and work directly with at least one paralegal and a team of legal assistants to assist them with ongoing cases and in preparation for trial.
- Litigation Attorneys are not required to market for cases, although you are welcome to do so and you will be entitled to a generous referral fee should you bring a case into the firm.
- You do not need to worry about the business of running a law firm, but rather you can focus on being the best litigator and Trial Attorney you can be. We have a structured chain of command in order to support the Trial Attorneys and staff with the goal of improving our work environment and continuing to make every employee more efficient.
- We also consistently send Trial Attorneys to seminars and workshops for them to continually improve their trial skills. Finally, Trial Attorneys will not deal with any pre-litigation or pre-suit cases at all. Our Litigation Team is dedicated solely to litigation.
- Trial Attorneys are compensated with a base salary, commensurate with experience, and a guaranteed bonus structure based on a percentage of the fees you obtain. Our caseload is growing and the ideal candidate for this position is organized, professional, responsible, and committed to helping us meet our clients’ needs. In return you will get the opportunity to work with a great, hard-working team where you will expand your skills and knowledge within the industry.
REQUIREMENTS & SKILLS:
Full-time
Member of the Florida Bar and in good standing
5+ years of personal injury litigation experience required
Trial experience required; First Chairs during trial
General litigation experience required
Motion practice
Fact and expert witness deposition experience
General discovery practice
Strong communication and people skills
Bilingual a plus
Professionalism and prioritization of client customer service and representation
Experience with SmartAdvocate® (case management software) a plus
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to manage a heavy workload in a fast-paced environment
Ability to communicate with clients and co-workers effectively and efficiently
Possess excellent organization skills and be able to multitask and prioritize workload
Team-oriented
FIRM BENEFITS:
The Firm offers a competitive benefits package for our full-time employees and their families. Here is a summary of our benefits (the list is not all-inclusive):
Competitive Wage
Paid Time Off, Holiday, Bereavement, and Sick Time
401K Retirement Savings Plan with Firm match
Group Medical/Dental/Vision Plans
Employer-Covered Supplemental Benefits
Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
Annual Performance Reviews
ABOUT OUR CLIENT:
An NLJ500 and Mid-Market Pro 50 law firm that has recovered over $1 billion for property damage and personal injury clients nationwide. With nearly 100 lawyers and more than 30 offices throughout the Central and Southeastern United States, our primary goal is to achieve the most favorable outcome for our clients, who have the absolute right to receive the maximum compensation for their damages.
LHI Executive & Legal Search (a division of Perfect Fit Placement, Inc.), is one of the leading legal executive search firms in the country. We have extensive contacts & a wide network throughout the US legal community. We are uniquely experienced in knowing the inner workings of any business or corporate legal departments and law firms.
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