Personal Injury Trial Attorney

Company: Wilkes & Mee, PLLC
Location: Jacksonville
Posted on: October 30, 2024

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.



Why You Want This Job:--

This job is for you if you love the practice of law. You will love working on our team if you are serious about advocating for your clients and want to work with a company that is run by hard-core, died in the wool, attorneys who are dedicated to changing the way people think about lawyers. We love helping clients figure out exactly what they need and then going to work to deliver results. We are into processes and procedures and love to find new ways to deliver even better results to clients.



Why You May NOT Want This Job:--

This job is definitely NOT for you if you love to make excuses. This job is NOT for you if you're not into personal accountability. If you need constant praise and accolades this job is not for you. If you can't handle a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment where the only thing that matters is delivering superior results for clients, then this probably isn't the right place for you. If you are into sitting around doing nothing because no one told you what to do, this job is definitely NOT for you. There are no micromanagers in this firm. If you already know it all, then please go get a job teaching a class somewhere, professor, because at Wilkes & Mee we are into working with learners.

Responsibilities:
--- FL Bar License required. GA Bar License preferred
--- Prior experience litigating personal injury cases - THIS IS A MUST!
--- Prior experience in the courtroom. Yes, that's right - you will need to try cases and we expect that you will already have experience with this. Producing legal work with close supervision of the Owner
--- Researching legal issues
--- Periodically providing research to the Owner in preparation for case needs and PC consultations
--- Attending court appearances, hearings, and trials
--- Engaging in phone conferences/meetings with clients, opposing counsel, and other outside parties as necessary
--- Preparing clients for court hearings
--- Maintaining case deadlines and opposing counsel communication
--- Anticipating and mitigating potential legal problems within the firm or for a client - and developing strategies to avoid costly litigation and reduce potential areas of risk
--- Synthesizing legal research and analysis into a coherent written memorandum or brief submission to a client, court, or mediator/arbitrator
--- Maintaining the reputation and ethical standards of the firm
--- Performing case-related tasks in a timely manner in accordance with the firm's case-tracking goal

Qualifications:
What you get from us:
--- Flexibility - we work from home and in the office
--- Insurance benefits
--- Paid vacation + holidays
--- Paid CLEs and other professional training
--- A great work atmosphere with exceptional support staff


Concerning compensation, it is negotiable depending on experience and is subject to review after 1 year. The starting salary range for an associate attorney will be dependent upon experience. We will pay your bar dues & CLE fees. We also pay all employees performance pay based on your individual & team performance at the firm.

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.
If you decide to apply, we look forward to meeting you. We are looking for someone immediately.

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. We don't give a hoot how many years of experience you have. We care about what you can do.

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