A rapidly expanding plaintiff's injury firm is seeking a skilled and experienced Personal Injury Attorney for our New Haven office. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in trial advocacy, negotiating settlements, and managing legal staff. This position requires the ability to assume full file responsibility, ensuring comprehensive and effective representation for our clients.

Responsibilities:

Trial Advocacy: Conduct trials with proficiency, presenting compelling arguments and effectively representing clients in personal injury cases.
Negotiation Skills: Demonstrate strong negotiation skills to secure favorable settlements on behalf of clients, balancing legal strategy with client interests.
File Management: Assume full responsibility for legal files, ensuring timely and thorough case management from inception to resolution.
Staff Training and Supervision: Train, mentor, and supervise legal staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
Client Interaction: Interact with clients in a professional and empathetic manner, keeping them informed about case progress and addressing any concerns.

Qualifications:

Experience: Minimum 2 year of proven experience as a Personal Injury Attorney with a focus on plaintiff representation.
Trial Experience: Demonstrated success in conducting trials and presenting persuasive arguments in a courtroom setting.
Negotiation Skills: Proficient in negotiating settlements and resolving cases outside of the courtroom.
File Management: Ability to handle full file responsibility, ensuring meticulous case management.
Staff Supervision: Experience in training and supervising legal staff, promoting a collaborative and efficient work environment.
Admission to State Bar: Licensed to practice law in Connecticut.
Attributes: Friendly, energetic, enthusiastic, and hard-working with a commitment to delivering excellent legal services.

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Vacation, sick time, and personal time accrual.
401(k) retirement savings plan.
Local Hybrid (Remote and In-office) Must me located within sensible driving distance to New Haven office.

The perfect candidate, embodying the qualities of friendliness, energy, enthusiasm, and hard work, will find rewarding opportunities for professional growth and success within our firm.

Salary: $50,000 base with a guaranteed $100,000 minimum first year. Maximum: attorneys in similar positions routinely exceed $200,000/year.