Personal Injury Trial Attorney

Experienced Personal Injury Trial Attorney

Thomas & Pearl, P.A. a well-established personal injury litigation firm serving South Florida for over 50 years is seeking an experienced Personal Injury Trial Attorney to lead and manage a full litigation caseload from inception through trial or resolution. This is a senior‑level role with significant responsibility, autonomy, and leadership over the firm’s litigation department.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned trial lawyer with substantial experience handling complex personal injury matters, including jury trials, depositions, motion practice, and discovery in both Florida state courts and federal court. This attorney will play a key leadership role in shaping litigation strategy, mentoring associates, and driving cases toward favorable outcomes.

• Handle a full litigation caseload from case inception through trial or settlement
• Draft and argue motions, responses, memoranda, and other pleadings in state and federal court
• Conduct and defend depositions, attend hearings, mediations, and trials
• Manage and oversee all discovery matters, including strategy and compliance
• Develop case strategy, evaluate liability and damages, and advise on settlement posture
• Lead and manage the firm’s litigation department, including litigation staff
• Collaborate with firm leadership on litigation processes, trial preparation, and case evaluation

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Active license and in good standing with The Florida Bar
• Admitted to practice in Federal Court
• Minimum of 6 years of personal injury litigation experience (trial experience required)
• Strong drafting, oral advocacy, and negotiation skills
• Proven ability to manage high-value cases independently
• Leadership experience and desire to run and grow a litigation department

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
• Performance‑based bonuses
• Leadership role with significant autonomy
• Supportive trial‑focused firm culture
• Opportunity to shape and lead the firm’s litigation practice

Qualified candidates should submit a resume and brief cover letter outlining relevant trial and litigation experience.

• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Work Location:
  
  In person