MattLaw Job Description
JOB TITLE: Personal Injury Litigation Trial Attorney
REPORTS TO: Matt Powell – Managing Partner
LOCATION: In Tampa, FL Office
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time
STATUS: Compensation Plan
HOURS: 40 Hours Per Week, 8:30am – 5:00pm
COMPENSATION: $90,000 - $250,000 and Up Depending on Experience and Ability
BENEFITS: Mentorship, Health Insurance, 401k, Paid Time Off
ABOUT US: 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, people who can’t protect themselves, children, and the elderly. Mothers can’t control what the doctors, nurses, and hospitals are doing during the birth of their child, they place their trust in these professionals, and occasionally they are betrayed resulting in a child born with cerebral palsy. Children are unknowing victims of dangerous products, predatory coaches, religious leaders, or unsafe playgrounds. Our elderly are unable to protect themselves in nursing homes that are understaffed or potentially unsafe. We are active in helping to keep kids safe by sponsoring local charity events throughout the Tampa Bay area where we give children free bicycle helmets and other bicycle riding safety equipment.
SUMMARY: A MattLaw Litigation Trial Attorney loves helping people and being of service to those who need serious help. They are one of those people who always get the job done before anyone even asks them to do it. They are great organizers of information and great communicators. In addition, a MattLaw Litigation Trial Attorney is competitive, wants to be the best attorney they can be, and wants to learn the right way from the best.
A MattLaw Litigation Trial Attorney stands up to insurance companies who refuse to pay fair compensation to our deserving clients.
Some litigation attorneys excel at motion practice, discovery and all phases of litigation, but do not especially enjoy or excel in trial presentation. If you like working up a case and handing it over to the trial team, please consider applying for the position of MattLaw Litigation Attorney.
However, if you love the energy of trial, this is the right position for you. A MattLaw Litigation Trial Attorney is ready for trial. No matter how small, or how large, simple or complex, you will be trying cases.
If you love voir dire, opening, direct, cross and closing, this is the right opportunity for you.
Motion practice and discovery are also important elements of this position. Handling Daubert challenges, Motions in Limine, taking and defending depositions to be used at trial are also basic skills required to be a trial attorney.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Skillfully trying cases, presenting evidence, making arguments.
Being fully prepared to try a case by reviewing the pleadings, evidence, discovery, depositions, summaries, exhibits, and timelines.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
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Member of the Florida Bar in good standing
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Minimum of 5 years of experience in civil litigation
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Must have tried to verdict at least 20 civil jury trials
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Preferred to be Board Certified as a Civil Trial Lawyer
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Preferred to be a graduate of the Keenan Trial Institute, Gerry Spence Method, or the Trial Lawyers College
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Admitted to the U.S. Middle District of Florida
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Excellent knowledge and understanding of Florida law and civil procedure
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Strong legal research skills with the ability to effectively interpret and apply Florida case law, statutes, and Florida Evidence Code
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Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft and review pleadings
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Ability to effectively collaborate and work as part of a team, including coordinating with paralegals, support staff, and other attorneys
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Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines simultaneously
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Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information
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Deposition experience ranging from client preparation to deposing opposing expert witnesses
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Extensive understanding of Proposals for Settlements, Offers for Judgements, etc.
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Medical knowledge pertinent to personal injury litigation
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You must be able to type at least 35 words per minute
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You embrace computers and technology.
