Lead Personal Injury Attorney

Job Details - Lead Personal Injury Attorney

Employer:

Location:

Commerce City, CO

Category Description:

Attorney

Job Type:

Full-Time

Job Information

Position Description:

Compensation: $150,000 base salary , plus uncapped performance bonuses (below). Your pot of gold is what you make of it.

Feeling Lucky? So Are We.

At Flanagan Law, Samantha Flanagan and her team believe we’re our clients' good luck charm. When a car accident turns someone's life upside down, they don't need a case number. They need an advocate who answers the phone, fights hard, and puts their health first. $14,000,000 in settlements in 5 years. That's not just luck, that's the power of a solid team.

Now we're looking to add another four-leaf clover of our legal team: a seasoned personal injury attorney who makes the difference between a good outcome and a great one.

We're a Commerce City, Colorado-based boutique firm. Our clients speak directly with their attorney, always. Luck favors the prepared, and we've secured millions for our clients by being exactly that.

The Role

The Lead Associate Attorney manages a caseload of car accident matters from intake through resolution, with real ownership of your cases, real influence on the firm, and a direct line to the founding attorney.

$150,000 per year

Self-Generated Case Bonus

5% of attorney fees on cases you bring in

Double-Damages Bonus

10% of attorney fees on double-damages recoveries

PTO

3 weeks after 90-day probation

Health & Vision

Employee coverage after 90-day probation; family options available

401k

Eligible after 1 year

Terms: In-office, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Employment is at-will, with a 90-day introductory period. Overtime requires prior approval.

What You'll Do.

Pre-Litigation

• Manage a caseload of car accident claims from intake to settlement
• Draft and send demand packages that make insurance adjusters take notice
• Negotiate aggressively with carriers to secure maximum compensation
• Work with our medical provider network and review records, bills, and liens
• Keep clients informed with plain-language, compassionate communication

Litigation

• File suit when negotiations fall short, and see the case through
• Handle written discovery, depositions, mediation, and motions
• Prepare and try cases when needed

Firm Contribution

• Meet weekly KPIs: client sign-ups, demands sent, and settlements reached
• Track at least 30 hours per week in Clio
• Help mentor paralegals and support staff
• Represent the firm’s values in every client interaction

What you Bring

Required

• Juris Doctor and an active Colorado bar license in good standing
• 8+ years of personal injury litigation experience , with a strong track record in car accident cases
• Proven record of pre-lit settlements and litigation, including depositions, mediations, and trial exposure
• Skilled negotiator with demonstrated results against insurance carriers
• Comfort with case management software (Clio preferred)

Preferred

• Experience managing a caseload with minimal supervision
• Business development experience, or an existing referral network in Colorado

Who You Are

• Empathetic and sharp. You can hold a scared client's hand and a carrier's feet to the fire in the same afternoon.
• Self-driven. You hold yourself accountable to your numbers and don't need to be chased.
• Entrepreneurial. You think like an owner and care about growing the firm.
• Aligned with our mission. Health focused. Community driven.
• Held to a high standard. We expect excellence, and we reward it generously.

Weekly Performance Expectations

We keep goals clear so you always know where you stand:

• Sign-ups: new client retainers
• Demands: demand packages sent

Exact targets are shared during interviews.

Required Experience: 8+ years of personal injury experience , with a strong track record in car accident cases