Trial Attorney

SummaryMorgan & Morgan is looking for a Personal Injury Litigation Attorney to join our quickly expanding practice of plaintiff's personal injury lawyers and supporting case staff in our beautiful offices in the Tampa, FL area.The Litigation Attorney will handle motor vehicle liability (MVA) / automobile accident cases, including trial prep, depositions leading to trial, complicated settlements, and in-court jury and bench trials, representing plaintiff clients in FL.Our Personal Injury Litigation lawyers have support from a separate team of pre-suit attorneys and case managers, as well as assistance from seasoned trial partners, as needed. Additionally, each litigator will have a large case staff assisting them, including a dedicated paralegal and a dedicated legal assistant.Our law firm's generous and competitive compensation includes a base salary, guaranteed commission, and competitive ongoing commission fees / bonuses (uncapped), as well as a full benefits package including excellent insurance for employees, spouses, and dependents.ResponsibilitiesDay-to-day handling of motor vehicle accident cases.Drafting and filing of litigation documents to include pleadings, discovery requests, discovery responses, demands, motions and memoranda of law.Guide plaintiff clients through the case processInteraction with expert witnesses to include conferences, drafting of expert reports and affidavitsAttendance and preparation for depositions, mediations, hearings, and court appearances on behalf of plaintiffsQualificationsLaw degree (J.D. / JD / Juris Doctor) from a fully ABA accredited law schoolAn active member in good standing with the Florida BarIdeally 3+ years of PI litigation experience (ideally motor vehicle / automobile liability / MVA)Ability to manage high volume of litigation cases and take them to trialExcellent client service and communication skillsSelf-starter driven by long-term career goalsSuperior writing and oral advocacy skills#LI-MS2