What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plaintiff Personal Injury Litigation Attorney position at Synectics?
Key Responsibilities
Seeking an experienced Plaintiff Personal Injury Litigator to join a busy plaintiff-side litigation practice.
The ideal candidate will have substantial experience handling personal injury matters from case evaluation through trial and a proven track record of trial experience.
The attorney must be admitted and in good standing in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey and be comfortable independently managing complex plaintiff personal injury cases.
Manage plaintiff personal injury cases from inception through settlement or trial.
Develop litigation strategies and case theories.
Conduct and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, medical providers, and experts.
Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other litigation documents.
Analyze medical records, expert reports, and other evidence.
Work with medical and other expert witnesses to develop and present cases.
Represent clients at hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and jury trials.
Prepare cases for trial and serve as lead/first-chair trial counsel when appropriate.
Negotiate settlements while maintaining a strong trial-focused approach.
Communicate effectively with clients throughout the litigation process.
Independently manage an active and complex caseload.
Required Qualifications
Proven experience as a Plaintiff Personal Injury Litigator.
Significant trial experience is required.
Demonstrated experience taking personal injury cases through litigation and trial.
Strong experience with depositions, motion practice, discovery, and settlement negotiations.
Ability to independently manage cases from inception through resolution.
Strong courtroom advocacy and litigation skills.
Bar Admissions
Active and in good standing with the Pennsylvania Bar.
Active and in good standing with the New Jersey Bar.
Admission in both PA and NJ is required.
Exceptional courtroom and trial advocacy skills.
Strong legal research and writing abilities.
Excellent deposition and negotiation skills.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced plaintiff-side litigation environment.
Preferred Background
Experience handling plaintiff-side matters involving:
Motor vehicle and trucking accidents
Serious and catastrophic personal injuries
Wrongful death
Premises liability
Medical-related injuries
Product liability
Other complex personal injury claims
Not a Fit If Your Experience Is Primarily In
Defense-side personal injury litigation
Insurance defense
Workers' compensation
Transactional law
General practice without substantial personal injury litigation
Litigation experience without meaningful trial experience
Compensation & Benefits
$150,000 annual salary
401(k)
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off (PTO)
Work Arrangement
Hybrid position
Based in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania
Full-time
Salary : $150,000