Trial Attorney (Plaintiff Personal Injury)

Job Description

Job Description

Pay: $150,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• True trial-forward plaintiff PI role where your courtroom experience is valued and utilized
• Handle meaningful cases and make a real impact for injured clients and their families
• Strong compensation with bonus potential and upside for highly experienced trial attorneys
• Work with a well-resourced platform that supports attorneys with process, volume, and infrastructure
• Long-term growth opportunity within a firm that continues expanding nationally

Location: Full-time openings on-site in Newark, New Jersey, Columbia, South Carolina or Charleston, SC . You'll be based in one of these offices and handle local matters in that jurisdiction.

Note: Must be licensed and in good standing in the state where you will be located (New Jersey Bar, South Carolina Bar). Must have 2+ years of plaintiff personal injury experience. Must have 2nd chair trial experience

About Us

We're a national plaintiff-side law firm built around high standards, strong advocacy, and treating clients with the compassion they deserve. Our attorneys are trusted to lead cases with urgency, professionalism, and results-driven strategy from day one. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Meet with clients, earn trust quickly, and guide them through litigation with empathy and clarity
• Own plaintiff PI cases from pre-suit through trial, including evaluation, strategy, and case development
• Prepare cases for trial, including discovery strategy, motion practice, deposition planning, and expert coordination
• Take and defend key depositions and drive case momentum toward resolution or verdict
• Negotiate with carriers and defense counsel, and communicate case status, demands, offers, and settlement posture
• Try cases when appropriate and represent clients in hearings and other court appearances as needed
• Collaborate closely with support staff and other attorneys to keep files moving efficiently and professionally

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• 2+ years of plaintiff personal injury experience. Must have 2nd chair trial experience
• Active bar membership in New Jersey or South Carolina (depending on office location), in good standing
• Strong claim evaluation and negotiation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proactive, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced office environment
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus

Why You Will Love Working Here

You'll be trusted to lead, supported by a team that knows how to move cases, and backed by a platform that provides resources and stability. If you want a role where your trial ability actually matters and your work changes outcomes for real people, this is it.

JPC-1504

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance