Personal Injury Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Personal Injury Attorney
Cincinnati, OH (Onsite)

Direct Counsel is partnering with a growing and well-established law firm to identify a Personal Injury Attorney to join its expanding legal team in Cincinnati. This role is ideal for a driven attorney who enjoys handling cases from intake through trial and wants to play a key role in the firm’s continued growth and regional expansion.

The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in pre-suit case management and personal injury litigation, excellent negotiation skills, and a commitment to providing exceptional client advocacy while maintaining a trial-ready approach.

Compensation
This position offers a base salary of $110,000+ , depending on experience, along with bonus incentives and a competitive benefits package. In-person presence in Cincinnati, Ohio is required.

• Represent clients in a broad range of personal injury matters, including auto accidents, premises liability, and related claims.

• Manage the day-to-day handling of personal injury cases, with a strong focus on pre-suit operations.

• Oversee all phases of litigation, including discovery, pre-trial motions, trial, and post-trial activities.

• Draft and file pleadings, discovery requests and responses, demands, motions, and legal memoranda.

• Guide and advise clients throughout the entire legal process, ensuring transparency and clear communication.

• Coordinate with expert witnesses for case evaluations, reports, affidavits, and testimony preparation.

• Prepare for and attend depositions, mediations, hearings, and court appearances.

• Negotiate favorable settlements while strategically balancing risk and maintaining trial readiness for every case.

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

• Active and good-standing member of the Ohio Bar ; Kentucky Bar admission is a plus .

• 5+ years of personal injury experience .

• Proven ability to manage a high-volume caseload and consistently achieve favorable outcomes.

• Strong client-service orientation with excellent communication skills.

• Superior legal writing, research, and oral advocacy abilities.

• Proficiency with case management systems and legal research tools.