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The Buckeye Law Group is a top-tier personal injury law firm dedicated to advocating for individuals and families who have been wrongfully injured. With a strong reputation for integrity, compassion, and aggressive advocacy, we’ve successfully recovered millions for our clients. As our litigation caseload grows, we are seeking a seasoned Head of Litigation to lead our litigation team and drive strategic case outcomes.
- Position Overview
The Head of Litigation will oversee all aspects of our personal injury litigation practice. This includes supervising attorneys, setting case strategies, managing high-value and complex cases, and ensuring excellent results for our clients through trial or settlement. You’ll be a key leader in the firm, helping shape legal tactics and mentoring litigation staff.
- Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the litigation team, including attorneys, paralegals, and case managers.
- Develop litigation strategies for a wide range of personal injury matters, including auto accidents, premises liability, and catastrophic injury cases.
- Oversee case progression from complaint through verdict or resolution, ensuring deadlines, filings, and trial preparation are handled efficiently.
- Appear in court and at depositions, mediations, and arbitrations as needed.
- Monitor case performance, trial readiness, and outcomes to continually refine strategy.
- Collaborate with management and pre-litigation teams to evaluate case viability and transition files to litigation.
- Manage relationships with expert witnesses, co-counsel, and opposing counsel.
- Ensure compliance with ethical standards and legal best practices.
- Contribute to firm strategy, growth initiatives, and legal process improvements.
- Experience :
- Have a minimum of 7 years in personal injury litigation or relevant experience.
- Strong negotiation, communication and writing skills.
- Intermediate to advanced-level computer and general office skills; strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to effectively communicate through both verbal and written electronic correspondence.
- Demonstrate an ability to analyze corrective action opportunities and present recommendations.
- Analytical skills and attention to detail
- Ability to lead a team of attorneys and support staff.
- Licensure :
- Must be currently licensed in the state of Ohio and in good standing.
- Firm Benefits :
- Base salary plus quarterly bonus
- Paid time off and paid personal time
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
- Company paid Long Term Disability and Life Insurance.
- Supplemental insurance (Short Term Disability, Voluntary Life, Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident).
- 401k / Roth IRA
- Free Parking provided by company.
- Base Pay :
- Starting at $150,000.00 per year depending on experience
In office position, no hybrid or remote options available.
_The Buckeye Law Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Buckeye Law Group retains the right to change, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time — in its sole discretion. xuwmhxw Employment is at will. _
Job Type : Full-time
Pay : From $150,000.00 per year
Benefits : - 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location : In person