We are looking for an experienced senior attorney to help clients achieve favorable outcomes with legal matters. You will advocate for clients, advise them on the best course of action, and implement their legal support plan. You should have previous trial experience, be able to manage a heavy caseload, and use your general counsel experience and interpersonal skills to mentor our lower-level associates to ensure a continued legacy of prosperity. If this sounds like an opportunity that is ideal for you, please contact us today.

Trial Attorney – Personal Injury Litigation

Omaha, Nebraska Full-Time Inkelaar Law

About Inkelaar Law

For more than 36 years, Inkelaar Law has represented individuals and families who have been seriously injured and need a strong advocate. Founded by Thomas Inkelaar, the firm has built a reputation for standing up for people who feel overlooked by the system, particularly within Spanish-speaking and working communities.

Our mission is simple: deliver the justice clients deserve.

We combine compassionate client care with strong courtroom advocacy and a team-oriented approach that allows attorneys to focus on building strong cases and achieving meaningful results for clients.

The Opportunity

Inkelaar Law is seeking a Trial Attorney to join our litigation team in Omaha, Nebraska.

This role is designed for an attorney who wants to actively litigate cases, not simply manage files. You will work closely with an experienced legal team while taking ownership of cases and developing your skills as a litigator.

Our firm provides the structure, support staff, and systems needed to help attorneys succeed while delivering outstanding representation for injured clients.

Trial Experience

At Inkelaar Law, attorneys are given the opportunity to actively participate in litigation, including:

• First-chair depositions
• Motion hearings
• Mediations
• Jury trial preparation and participation
• Our goal is to help attorneys develop into confident courtroom advocates while building strong cases for clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage personal injury litigation cases from filing through trial
• Draft and respond to motions, pleadings, and discovery
• Conduct depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts
• Prepare cases for mediation, hearings, and trial
• Develop a case strategy and damages analysis
• Maintain consistent and supportive client communication
• Collaborate with case managers and legal staff to move cases efficiently

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) and an active license to practice law
• Litigation experience, including motions practice, depositions, and court appearances
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and courtroom advocacy abilities
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Personal injury litigation experience preferred
• Spanish-speaking ability is a plus
• Compensation
• Base Salary: $100,000
• Bonus: Production-based bonus tied to case performance and results
• Opportunity to increase compensation as litigation production grows

Why Join Inkelaar Law

Opportunity for meaningful courtroom and deposition experience

Supportive team environment with strong case management staff

Established firm with a 36-year reputation in personal injury law

Work that makes a real difference in clients’ lives

Attorneys who are motivated to build strong cases and grow as trial lawyers are encouraged to

apply.

$100,000 base salary

• Keep apprised of changes to local, state, and federal statutes and laws
• Prepare legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, notices, and discovery requests/responses
• Perform research, draft briefs, pleadings, and motions
• Attend court hearings on behalf of clients and argue motions
• Provide guidance and advice to associate attorneys and paralegals to resolve or prevent conflicts

• Excellent time management and interpersonal skills are required, as well as persuasive writing and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to handle heavy caseload with little supervision
• Member of state and local bar associations in good standing
• Bachelor’s degree with a law degree from an accredited law school (such as an LLM, JSD, or J.D. degree)
• At least 5 years of experience working as a senior associate attorney

At Inkelaar Law, we believe personal injury law is about more than settlements—it’s about standing up for people who’ve been overlooked, mistreated, or silenced. With offices in Lincoln, Omaha, and Tampa, we’ve spent over three decades fighting for real people, not corporations. Our team is bilingual, mission-driven, and committed to providing each client with personalized service, clear communication, and powerful legal representation. We're not here to process files—we're here to restore lives and deliver results with compassion, integrity, and excellence.