Trial Attorney

The Law Firm for Truck Safety

Trial Attorney supporting families impacted by catastrophic truck accidents. Managing high-stakes litigation and developing case strategies with a focus on trial work.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeToledo • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Handle high-stakes litigation from strategy through trial
Develop case strategy and take depositions
Work alongside crash reconstructionists, safety experts, and treating physicians
Lead negotiations and maintain contact with families
Opportunities for business development and thought leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

A J.D. from an accredited law school and an active Ohio license, or the ability to obtain Ohio admission promptly
At least five years of civil litigation experience, with substantial plaintiff-side personal injury and/or wrongful death work
A demonstrated ability to manage cases independently from intake through resolution or trial
Strong legal writing, complex discovery, motion practice, negotiation, and oral advocacy skills
Willingness to travel as cases require
Direct trucking litigation experience, on either the plaintiff or defense side, is a real plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, and ancillary benefits)
Paid time off
Holidays
Sick leave
Meaningful professional development and leadership opportunities
Collaborative, mission-driven culture built around trial work

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Hard Skills & Tools

civil litigationpersonal injury lawwrongful death lawlegal writingdiscoverymotion practicenegotiationoral advocacycase managementtrial strategy

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationnegotiationindependent managementbusiness developmentthought leadershipinterpersonal skillsstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingadaptability

Certifications

J.D.Ohio bar license