Senior Personal Injury Trial Attorney (State Expansion)

About the role

Bush & Bush Law Group is a plaintiff's personal injury law firm looking to expand its presence in several states. They are seeking experienced Personal Injury Trial Attorneys to serve as the lead litigation attorney within their respective state. This position offers an opportunity to help build a market, establish strong litigation resources, and work closely with leadership to develop a successful personal injury practice.

Requirements

• Manage a personal injury caseload from intake through resolution
• Handle MVA, CVA, catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and complex injury claims
• Develop litigation strategies and oversee all phases of litigation
• Conduct depositions, mediations, hearings, and settlement negotiations
• Prepare and try cases when settlement is not in the client's best interest
• Work closely with paralegals, case managers, and support staff to maximize outcomes
• Serve as Bush & Bush Law Group's lead personal injury attorney within the assigned state
• Aid in establishing and growing personal injury operations within the state
• Identify and establish relationships with investigators, accident reconstructionists, life care planners, economists, vocational experts, and other litigation professionals necessary to support case strategy
• Collaborate with firm leadership to ensure consistent client service and litigation standards
• Train and mentor future attorneys, paralegals, and litigation staff as the firm's presence grows within the state
• Provide guidance regarding local court rules, litigation procedures, and jurisdiction-specific requirements

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Active license and good standing in either of these states: Ohio, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Washington, California, or New York
• Minimum 10 years of plaintiff personal injury litigation experience
• Extensive MVA and CVA litigation experience required
• Significant deposition, mediation, and courtroom experience
• First-chair trial experience strongly preferred
• Strong legal writing, negotiation, and advocacy skills
• Ability to independently manage a litigation docket
• Established relationships with medical providers, experts, and litigation support professionals are a plus