Personal Injury Attorney

Personal Injury Litigation Associate Black Rock Trial Lawyers — Tampa, Florida HYBRID Position Compensation: $125,000–$200,000+ total compensation, including base salary and performance bonuses Black Rock Trial Lawyers is seeking an experienced Plaintiff Personal Injury Litigation Attorney with at least 3+ years of active plaintiff-side personal injury litigation experience. This is a HYBRID position. Our office is located in Tampa, Florida, and we are looking for an attorney who wants to be part of a growing litigation team, work directly with clients, take ownership of cases, and develop into a leadership role. We are a client-first and performance-driven law firm. Every client is a real person who has been injured and needs real help. If you do not enjoy speaking with clients, building relationships, explaining the litigation process, and helping people through difficult situations, this position is probably not for you. What We Are Looking For Drafting and filing complaints Drafting and responding to written discovery Preparing and arguing motions Attending and conducting motion hearings Taking and defending depositions Preparing clients for depositions Participating in mediations Case strategy and litigation planning Preparing cases for trial Trial experience is a strong plus. Experience litigating premises liability cases is also a significant plus. We also value attorneys who previously worked in personal injury pre-litigation before transitioning into litigation, because that experience provides a stronger understanding of case development, medical treatment, damages, insurance negotiations, and the full lifecycle of a personal injury claim. Who Will Succeed Here Extremely people-oriented Comfortable communicating frequently with clients Punctual and dependable Consistent in following through on commitments Organized and deadline-driven Solutions-oriented Accountable for their caseload Comfortable working with measurable expectations and KPIs Able to identify problems and propose solutions Interested in leadership and long-term professional growth We expect our attorneys to communicate with clients, understand their stories, keep them informed, and make sure they know that their case matters. Compensation and Benefits Total compensation is expected to range from approximately $125,000 to $200,000+, depending on experience, performance, and bonuses. Benefits include: Competitive base salary Performance-based bonuses Medical benefits Paid vacation Florida Bar license fees paid by the firm Professional and legal association memberships paid by the firm CLE expenses paid by the firm Professional development opportunities Leadership advancement opportunities Career Growth This is not intended to be a position where an attorney simply manages a docket indefinitely. For the right person, there is a defined opportunity to advance into: Litigation Associate → Litigation Manager → Profit-Sharing Partner We are looking for someone who wants to grow with the firm, become a leader, help develop other attorneys and staff, and participate in the long-term success of the organization. Minimum Qualifications Active member in good standing of The Florida Bar Minimum 3+ years of active plaintiff personal injury litigation experience Strong written and oral advocacy skills Experience managing litigation deadlines and an active caseload Strong client communication skills Preferred Qualifications Plaintiff premises liability litigation experience Personal injury trial experience Prior plaintiff personal injury pre-litigation experience Experience managing or mentoring attorneys, paralegals, or litigation staff About the Role We are building a litigation department focused on excellent client service, aggressive advocacy, accountability, measurable performance, and results. If you are an experienced plaintiff personal injury attorney who enjoys working with clients, solving problems, litigating cases, and building something for the long term, we would like to hear from you. Active member in good standing of The Florida Bar Minimum 3+ years of active plaintiff personal injury litigation experience Strong written and oral advocacy skills Experience managing litigation deadlines and an active caseload Strong client communication skills Ability to work full-time in person in Tampa, Florida Preferred Qualifications Plaintiff premises liability litigation experience Personal injury trial experience Prior plaintiff personal injury pre-litigation experience Experience managing or mentoring attorneys, paralegals, or litigation staff #J-18808-Ljbffr