State Lead - Personal Injury Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an accomplished Senior Attorney with a strong background in personal injury auto accident litigation to join their expanding practice in Kentucky, United States. This role offers a unique opportunity for established litigators to take on a foundational leadership position, contributing to the growth and identity of the firm's presence in Kentucky.

Duties

• Serve as lead trial counsel in high-stakes personal injury auto accident cases.
• Mentor and develop junior attorneys and litigation staff as the practice expands.
• Act as the face of expansion in Kentucky, leveraging professional reputation and credibility.
• Shape case strategies and oversee all aspects of litigation, from pleadings through verdict.
• Collaborate with national leadership while enjoying autonomy in local practice.
• Focus on advocacy and client results while administrative, marketing, and operational support are managed.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in Kentucky, in good standing.
• Senior-level attorney with significant litigation experience and proven first-chair trial success in personal injury cases.
• Demonstrated leadership experience (e.g., managing partner, firm owner, senior trial attorney, or mentor).
• Established reputation in the Kentucky legal community.
• Desire to play a key role in building and growing a new practice presence.
• Strong advocacy, negotiation, and trial skills with a client-first approach.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active license to practice law in Kentucky, in good standing.

Skills

• Strong advocacy, negotiation, and trial skills.
• Proven leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Excellent reputation and credibility in the legal community.

Benefits

• Collaborative work environment with professional growth opportunities.
• Support from a larger organization for infrastructure and marketing.

This national law firm provides legal representation to clients with a focus on general civil litigation. Its key practice areas include pharmaceuticals, medical devices, military earplugs, nursing home abuse, truck accidents, and other related areas. The firm and its team of attorneys have won over $1 billion in verdicts and settlement on behalf of their clients. Its main office is located in Houston, Texas.