Personal Injury Trial Attorney

Company: Wilkes & Mee, PLLC
Location: Jacksonville
Posted on: May 17, 2025

Job Description:

Wilkes & Mee is growing, and we are looking for another experienced personal injury attorney to join our team!--Please only apply if you have prior first-chair trial experience.



Are you a tenacious trial attorney with a passion for advocating for injured clients? Do you thrive in the courtroom, leading cases with confidence and skill? Our boutique personal injury firm in Jacksonville, Florida, is seeking a driven--Trial Attorney--with 3-5 years of experience to join our close-knit team. This is a--fully remote position, offering you the flexibility to work from anywhere while making a real impact in clients' lives.



Why Join Us?



--- Small Firm, Big Impact:--Be a key player in a tight-knit team where your contributions are valued, and your voice is heard. No getting lost in the shuffle of a mega-firm.
--- Remote Flexibility:--Work from anywhere in Florida with the freedom to balance your professional and personal life.
--- Trial-Focused Role:--Take the lead in the courtroom with first-chair responsibilities, showcasing your trial skills in personal injury cases.
--- Supportive Environment:--Collaborate with experienced attorneys who mentor and empower you to grow while providing top-notch administrative support to keep you focused on winning cases.
--- Meaningful Work:--Fight for justice for clients who need it most, securing fair compensation for their injuries.

Responsibilities:
What You'll Do:
--- Serve as first-chair trial counsel in personal injury cases, from pre-trial motions to verdict.
--- Manage a caseload of plaintiff-side personal injury matters, including auto accidents, slip-and-falls, and premises liability.
--- Conduct depositions, mediations, and negotiations with opposing counsel.
--- Develop case strategies, prepare compelling trial materials, and deliver persuasive courtroom arguments.
--- Collaborate remotely with our team to ensure seamless case progression and client satisfaction.

Who You Are:
--- Licensed to practice law in Florida (active and in good standing).
--- Preferably licensed in Georgia (but not required).
--- At least 3-5 years of litigation experience with a proven track record of first-chair trial experience in personal injury cases.
--- A hard-working, self-motivated attorney who thrives under pressure and loves the thrill of trial work.
--- Skilled communicator with the ability to connect with clients, juries, and colleagues.
--- Comfortable working remotely with strong organizational and time-management skills.
--- Passionate about advocating for plaintiffs and securing justice for the injured.

Qualifications:
What you get from us:
--- Flexibility - we work from home or the office.
--- Insurance benefits.
--- Paid vacation + holidays.
--- Paid CLEs and other professional training.
--- A great work atmosphere with exceptional support staff.
--- Performance pay - that's right, you get to keep a percentage of every case you settle or try to verdict!


If you have gotten this far and are thinking about applying, it means that you are a hard worker, ready for a challenge, and want to be part of a team where your hard work and efforts are recognized, appreciated, and rewarded.

Our ideal candidate will be ready to begin working with us in the next 1-2 months.

About Company:
We are focused on changing the way people think about lawyers. We are into honesty & integrity. We believe in treating colleagues, clients, and opposing parties with kindness, even when kindness might not seem warranted. We work hard, play hard, and offer a TON of opportunities for the right people to grow personally and professionally. We are into your goals & dreams, and we will work with you to help you achieve them. Our office is pretty casual, but we clean up when we have to. We are an absolute meritocracy, and you will be rewarded for your efforts.

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