Trucking Trial Attorney

Summary
Morgan & Morgan is looking for an experienced Trucking Personal Injury Litigation Trial Attorney for our quickly expanding practice of Trucking litigation in downtown Lexington, KY.
The Trucking Trial Attorney will handle motor vehicle liability (MVA) / trucking cases, including trial prep, depositions leading to trial, complicated settlements, and in-court jury and bench trials, representing plaintiff clients in and around Lexington and the surrounding metro area.
Our Trucking Trial attorneys 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.
Responsibilities
Day-to-day handling of motor vehicle accident involving trucking cases in litigation in and around the Lexington, KY area.
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 process
Interaction with expert witnesses to include conferences, drafting of expert reports and affidavits
Attendance and preparation for depositions, mediations, hearings, and court appearances on behalf of plaintiffs

Qualifications
Law degree (J.D. / JD / Juris Doctor) from a fully ABA accredited law school
An active member in good standing with the State Bar Association (KY required, TN a plus)
Ideally 4+ years of PI litigation experience (ideally Trucking / motor vehicle / automobile liability / MVA)
Ability to manage high volume of litigation cases and take them to trial
Excellent client service and communication skills
Self-starter driven by long-term career goals
Superior writing and oral advocacy skills

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