LITIGATION TRIAL ATTORNEY

About the role

MattLaw® is a team of Tampa area injury lawyers led by Matt Powell, who has protected thousands of victims and their families for over 35 years.

We protect the most vulnerable of our society, people who can't protect themselves, children, and the elderly. We are active in helping to keep kids safe by sponsoring local charity events throughout the Tampa Bay area where we give children free bicycle helmets and other bicycle riding safety equipment.

Summary

A MattLaw Litigation Trial Attorney loves helping people and being of service to those who need serious help. They are one of those people who always get the job done before anyone even asks them to do it. They are great organizers of information and great communicators. In addition, a MattLaw Litigation Trial Attorney is competitive, wants to be the best attorney they can be, and wants to learn the right way from the best.

A MattLaw Litigation Trial Attorney stands up to insurance companies who refuse to pay fair compensation to our deserving clients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Skillfully trying cases, presenting evidence, making arguments.
• Being fully prepared to try a case by reviewing the pleadings, evidence, discovery, depositions, summaries, exhibits and timelines.

Experience and Skills Required

• Member of the Florida Bar in good standing
• Minimum of 5 years experience in civil litigation
• Must have tried to verdict at least 5 civil jury trials
• Preferred to be Board Certified as a Civil Trial Lawyer
• Preferred to be a graduate of the Keenan Trial Institute, Gerry Spence Method, or the Trial Lawyers College
• Admitted to the U.S. Middle District of Florida
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of Florida law and civil procedure
• Strong legal research skills with the ability to effectively interpret and apply Florida case law, statutes, and Florida Evidence Code
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft and review pleadings
• Ability to effectively collaborate and work as part of a team, including coordinating with paralegals, support staff, and other attorneys
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines simultaneously
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information
• Deposition experience ranging from client preparation to deposing opposing expert witnesses
• Extensive understanding of Proposals for Settlements, Offers for Judgments, etc.
• Medical knowledge pertinent to personal injury litigation
• You must be able to type at least 35 words per minute
• You embrace computers and technology.

Notes

This is a highly coveted position and we will only recruit an A-player.

About MattLaw®

MattLaw® has been in the courtroom helping clients one trial at a time. MattLaw® has learned the techniques of great trial work from the top lawyers around the country. MattLaw® has developed its own proprietary training and mentorship program, written its own case management software, and is constantly improving the art of trying a case. MattLaw® is proud to have started in the Historical Landmark Building known as the Hutchinson House. We are a team of lawyers and paralegals who continue to repeat history with record results and verdicts…. Be The Exception.