Personal Injury/Insurance Defense Attorney

Plaintiff Personal Injury & Insurance Defense Attorney

Handle Cases From Both Sides of the Courtroom and Build a Well-Rounded Litigation Practice

Are you a skilled litigator who enjoys taking ownership of cases, advocating for clients, and making a meaningful impact?

We are seeking a Plaintiff Personal Injury & Insurance Defense Attorney to join our growing litigation practice. This unique opportunity offers exposure to both plaintiff and defense work, providing a broader litigation perspective and the chance to develop exceptional courtroom, negotiation, and case strategy skills.

You'll handle a diverse mix of personal injury and insurance-related matters, work directly with clients, experts, and decision-makers, and play a key role in achieving successful outcomes through settlement, mediation, arbitration, and trial.

Whether you're fighting for injured individuals seeking compensation or defending insured clients against complex claims, you'll be trusted to take ownership of your cases and serve as a strategic advocate from start to finish.

Why Join Our Team?

• Handle a diverse caseload that provides experience on both the plaintiff and defense side.
• Gain meaningful courtroom, deposition, mediation, and trial experience.
• Manage cases from intake through resolution with substantial autonomy.
• Work directly with clients, insurance carriers, adjusters, medical professionals, and expert witnesses.
• Join a collaborative team that values mentorship, professional development, and trial excellence.
• Build your reputation as a well-rounded litigator with broad litigation exposure.
• Enjoy opportunities for career advancement and leadership growth.

What You'll Do

As a key member of our litigation team, you will:

• Manage a portfolio of plaintiff personal injury and insurance defense matters through all phases of litigation.
• Evaluate liability, damages, coverage issues, and litigation risk to develop effective case strategies.
• Conduct client consultations, investigations, and case assessments.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, settlement agreements, and other substantive legal documents.
• Take and defend depositions and prepare fact witnesses, expert witnesses, and clients for testimony.
• Lead negotiations with opposing counsel and insurance carriers to secure favorable resolutions.
• Prepare and present cases at mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and trials.
• Collaborate with medical experts, vocational specialists, economists, investigators, and accident reconstruction experts to build compelling cases.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda addressing liability, damages, insurance coverage, and procedural issues.
• Mentor junior attorneys, paralegals, and support staff while promoting a culture of excellence and teamwork.
• Maintain high standards of client service through proactive communication and strategic guidance.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active bar admission and good standing in the applicable jurisdiction.
• 3+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Strong knowledge of personal injury litigation, tort law, insurance coverage principles, and civil procedure.
• Experience drafting motions, briefs, pleadings, and discovery materials.
• Excellent legal writing, analytical, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple matters while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience handling both plaintiff personal injury matters and insurance defense claims.
• Significant deposition, mediation, arbitration, or courtroom experience.
• Proven success negotiating favorable settlements and litigating cases through trial.
• Experience working with medical experts, accident reconstructionists, economists, and other technical experts.
• Familiarity with state and federal court procedures.
• Prior mentorship or leadership experience.

The Ideal Candidate

You are an ambitious, client-focused attorney who enjoys developing litigation strategy, advocating in and out of the courtroom, and building strong relationships with clients and colleagues. You're comfortable taking ownership of your work, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are eager to continue growing as a litigator.

Most importantly, you're looking for a role where you'll gain meaningful responsibility, handle interesting and challenging cases, and be supported by a team that values your success.

Build Your Career With Us

This is more than just another litigation role-it's an opportunity to gain broad legal experience, sharpen your trial skills, and work on a diverse range of matters that will strengthen your career for years to come.

If you're ready to join a collaborative team, handle impactful cases, and take the next step in your litigation career, we encourage you to apply.