Attorney

Job Title Personal Injury Litigation Trial Attorney Location Tampa, FL Employment Type Full-Time Salary $90,000 – $250,000 annually (depending on experience and ability) Company Overview MattLaw ® is a team of Tampa area injury lawyers led by Matt Powell, who has protected thousands of victims and their families for over 35 years. MattLaw protects the most vulnerable in our society, including children and the elderly. We sponsor local charity events with free bicycle helmets and safety equipment for children throughout the Tampa Bay area. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Skillfully try cases, present evidence, and make arguments. Be fully prepared to try a case by reviewing pleadings, evidence, discovery, depositions, summaries, exhibits, and timelines. Qualifications & Experience Member of the Florida Bar in good standing. Minimum of 5 years of experience in civil litigation. Have tried at least 20 civil jury trials. Preferred to be Board Certified as a Civil Trial Lawyer. Preferred to have graduated from the Keenan Trial Institute, Gerry Spence Method, or the Trial Lawyers College. Admitted to the U.S. Middle District of Florida. Excellent knowledge of Florida law and civil procedure. Strong legal research skills to interpret and apply Florida case law, statutes, and the Florida Evidence Code. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including drafting and reviewing pleadings. Ability to collaborate and work with paralegals, support staff, and other attorneys. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail for managing multiple cases and deadlines. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion with sensitive information. Deposition experience ranging from client preparation to deposing opposing expert witnesses. Extensive understanding of settlement proposals and offers for judgment. Medical knowledge pertinent to personal injury litigation. Typing speed of at least 35 words per minute. #J-18808-Ljbffr