Senior Trial Attorney - Complex Litigation

Job details: Join a nationally recognized, full-service law firm handling sophisticated, high-stakes defense matters across the country. Excellent opportunity for an experienced civil litigator or accomplished prosecutor/government trial attorney This Jobot Job is hosted by: Emily Bohanon Salary: $150,000 - $300,000 per year A bit about us We are a highly regarded, mid-sized law firm with more than 100 attorneys and a sophisticated litigation practice representing companies, insurers and other organizations in complex matters throughout the United States. Our litigation attorneys are trusted with substantial responsibility and are encouraged to take genuine ownership of their cases. This is an opportunity for an accomplished trial lawyer who enjoys digging into the facts, developing strategy, working closely with experts and witnesses, and ultimately trying significant cases. We are expanding our national litigation team and are open to experienced attorneys located in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Florida or California. Why join us $200K–$300K+ base salary, flexible based on experience Flexible title based on background and seniority Sophisticated, high-exposure litigation Significant courtroom and trial responsibility National caseload Direct involvement in case strategy and development Established mid-sized platform with national capabilities Collaborative litigation team Opportunity to handle matters from initial investigation through verdict Long-term opportunity for experienced trial attorneys who want to remain hands-on Job Details We are seeking an experienced Trial Attorney to join our complex litigation practice. The ideal attorney is a true trial lawyer with substantial experience handling high-exposure tort litigation, preferably involving catastrophic injury, wrongful death, product liability, construction accidents, premises liability, property damage or other complex casualty matters. This role involves ownership throughout the litigation lifecycle, including: Developing case and trial strategy Conducting fact investigations Taking and defending depositions Managing complex discovery Identifying and developing expert witnesses Drafting and arguing substantive motions Conducting mediations and settlement negotiations Preparing witnesses for testimony First- and/or second-chairing significant trials Advising sophisticated corporate and insurance clients Traveling nationally for depositions, hearings and trials Candidates should have meaningful courtroom experience and be comfortable independently developing complex cases. Ideal Background Approximately 8–15+ years of litigation experience Significant tort and/or casualty defense experience Demonstrated jury trial experience First-chair experience strongly preferred Catastrophic injury and/or wrongful death experience highly valued Product liability or construction litigation particularly relevant Experience working with expert witnesses Strong deposition, motion and case-development skills Licensed in PA, NY, NJ, FL and/or CA Willingness to travel nationally Attorneys with strong prosecutorial backgrounds who subsequently developed civil litigation experience are also encouraged to apply. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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