Plaintiff Trial Attorney

Job Description

Job DescriptionAscension Global Staffing & Executive Search, a Hispanic Women Owned & Operated National Recruiting Firm stands at the forefront of innovation and excellence. Led by a visionary team with a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion, our firm is dedicated to identifying and attracting top talent across the nation. With a unique blend of cultural insight and professional expertise, we pride ourselves on creating an environment that fosters success for both employers and candidates.

An elite Miami-based trial boutique is seeking an exceptional Plaintiffs’ Trial Attorney to join its select litigation team. This firm has an extraordinary track record of multimillion-dollar verdicts and precedent-setting cases in personal injury, medical malpractice, and complex litigation. Its attorneys are widely recognized as leaders in the profession, with consistent rankings in top legal publications and peer-reviewed lists.

Position Overview

This role offers the chance to work on a limited, high-value caseload, receive mentorship from nationally recognized trial lawyers, and participate in complex, high-stakes litigation from inception through verdict. The firm’s culture blends professional excellence, strategic collaboration, and a strong commitment to client advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of litigation, from client intake to trial.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and legal briefs with precision.
• Conduct and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
• Collaborate with senior trial attorneys on case strategy and trial preparation.
• Participate actively in jury trials, including voir dire, witness examination, and closing arguments.
• Maintain exceptional client communication and service throughout the litigation process.

Qualifications

• J.D. from a top-tier law school with outstanding academic credentials (Law Review, Order of the Coif, or top 10–15% preferred).
• Minimum 2 years of litigation experience — plaintiffs or defense.
• Trial and/or medical malpractice experience strongly preferred.
• Strong writing, research, and oral advocacy skills.
• Licensed to practice in Florida.

Preferred Profile

• Candidates from the defense side seeking to transition to plaintiffs’ work are welcome.
• Experience handling complex, catastrophic injury matters is a plus.

What’s Offered

• Partner track for high performers.
• Competitive compensation structure with significant earning potential.
• Hands-on trial experience with nationally recognized mentors.
• Opportunity to work on cases with impact, both in the courtroom and the community.