Trial Attorney - Personal Injury (Plaintiff) (Boca Raton and Miami)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Trial Attorney – Personal Injury (Plaintiff)
Location: Boca Raton, and Miami, Florida
Compensation: $150,000 – $180,000 base salary + performance bonus
(Up to $200,000 base for candidates with 10+ years of relevant plaintiff PI trial experience)

Position Overview

A well-established plaintiff personal injury law firm in Boca Raton, and Miami, Florida is seeking an experienced Trial Attorney to handle high-value personal injury matters from pre-suit through verdict. This position is ideal for a seasoned litigator who thrives in the courtroom and has a proven track record as first chair in jury trials.

The ideal candidate will be confident, strategic, and highly skilled in trial advocacy, case development, and client communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as 1st Chair in personal injury jury trials
• Manage a full litigation caseload from filing through trial and post-trial motions
• Conduct depositions of parties, experts, and treating physicians
• Draft and argue substantive motions (MSJ, Daubert, motions in limine, etc.)
• Develop case strategy, liability theories, and damages models
• Prepare clients and witnesses for deposition and trial
• Negotiate high-value settlements when appropriate
• Collaborate with paralegals, case managers, and support staff
• Maintain strong communication with clients throughout litigation

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of plaintiff personal injury experience required
• Minimum of 5 personal injury jury trials as 1st Chair required
• Strong trial presence and courtroom confidence
• Experience handling catastrophic injury and high-exposure cases preferred
• Excellent deposition and cross-examination skills
• Strong legal research and writing abilities
• Active member in good standing with The Florida Bar
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative litigation team

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $150,000 – $180,000
• Up to $200,000 for candidates with 10+ years of significant trial experience
• Performance-based bonus structure
• Health benefits
• Paid time off
• Professional development support
• Paralegal and litigation support provided

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Competitive and trial-driven
• Highly organized and deadline-oriented
• Strategic thinker with strong negotiation skills
• Passionate advocate for injured clients
• Committed to achieving top-tier verdicts and settlements