PreLitigation Attorney

Overview Are you a recent law school graduate looking to work with experienced attorneys and paralegals who will give you opportunities to further your legal career? If so, we are looking for you! Our firm is hiring an associate attorney who will support us by conducting legal research, drafting documents, maintaining client files, and assisting with legal counsel. The ideal candidate will have some courtroom experience and strong legal research and writing skills. If you’re ready to jump-start your growth in the industry and learn how to strategize in the courtroom to successfully represent clients, reach out to us today! Benefits Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance Paid Time off 401(k) Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance Other benefits to be discussed during the interview Responsibilities Communicate with senior associates, paralegals, and clients to ensure cases are handled efficiently Attend court hearings or other legal proceedings, perform legal research, and work with senior associate attorneys to provide legal advice Organize and maintain files to ensure accuracy for other attorneys, paralegals, and staff Analyze conflicts in legal matters, advise clients on solutions, and negotiate on behalf of clients Create legal documents, including correspondence, briefs, motions, pleadings, contracts, affidavits, and settlement agreements for contract negotiations and proceedings Oversee a docket of pre-litigation personal injury files Maintain updated status documentation of all case files in the case management system Communicate effectively with clients to keep them informed about their cases Strategize optimal case resolutions and execute them effectively Determine value ranges for claims Engage in client communication and meetings Negotiate pre-litigation settlements with insurance companies and other parties Review and finalize settlement releases Handle medical and other liens Daily oversight of the legal assistant team Assist with new case evaluation Qualifications Active membership with the American Bar Association (ABA) Effective communication skills and problem-solving skills are necessary to work with all levels of staff and clients Candidates must have passed the bar exam Completion of a Juris Doctor (J.D. degree) from an accredited law school Willingness to learn from senior attorneys to meet our client needs and grow our client base Requires a bachelor’s degree and a J.D. degree Up-to-date knowledge of personal injury law/tort law, wrongful death, civil law, medical terminology, and medical malpractice is imperative State license to practice law and State Bar Association membership are mandatory Superior research, negotiation, drafting, and communication skills are highly valued Computer proficiency is essential Compensation $80,000 - $100,000 yearly #J-18808-Ljbffr