Pre-Litigation Attorney, Personal Injury

Sweeney Merrigan Law is growing, and we’re hiring for a tenacious, perceptive Personal Injury Pre-Litigation Associate Attorney to join our expanding legal team. In this role, you will manage a diverse caseload of personal injury matters from intake through pre-suit resolution, advocating for injured clients and guiding them through the prelitigation process with care, strategy, and professionalism.

Our Pre-Litigation Associates play a critical role in evaluating claims, developing case strategy, communicating with clients, drafting demands and other legal correspondence, negotiating with insurance carriers, and moving cases efficiently toward settlement or litigation when appropriate. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy negotiating and problem-solving, and take pride in delivering exceptional client service, we want to hear from you.

At Sweeney Merrigan, one of Boston’s leading personal injury law firms, we pride ourselves on a low-ego, team-oriented workplace where everyone supports each other and works together toward excellence. We’re excited to meet attorneys who are humble, hungry, and people-smart, and who are committed to delivering outstanding results for our clients.

Position Summary

Manage a caseload of personal injury matters from intake through pre-suit resolution, including client communication, claim evaluation, legal research, demand preparation, insurance negotiations, and settlement coordination. The Pre-Litigation Associate Attorney is responsible for advancing cases efficiently while maintaining high standards of advocacy, organization, and client service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of personal injury prelitigation matters from intake through settlement or transition to litigation.
• Consult with clients to understand the facts, needs, and merits of each case and provide regular case updates.
• Evaluate claims and develop case strategy using applicable statutes, case law, medical documentation, and other relevant information.
• Draft letters of representation, insurance notices, settlement demands, and other legal correspondence.
• Negotiate with insurance adjusters and carriers to pursue favorable resolutions for clients.
• Monitor case progress, settlement disbursements, and other key deadlines and developments.
• Collaborate with supervising attorneys and team members regarding significant case developments and matters requiring escalation.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential case records in the firm’s case management system.
• Stay current on developments in Massachusetts personal injury law relevant to prelitigation practice.
• Deliver excellent client service through clear, responsive, and professional communication.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Education & Experience
  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
  • Licensed and in good standing to practice law in Massachusetts.
  • 0–3 years of experience in prelitigation, personal injury, or a related legal practice area.
  • Demonstrated interest in representing injured clients and developing a career in personal injury law.
• Skills & Competencies
  • Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
  • Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple active cases and deadlines.
  • Analytical thinking and sound judgment in evaluating clients, claims, and case strategy.
  • Professional demeanor when interacting with clients, insurers, medical providers, and other parties.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
  • Commitment to a humble, hungry, and people-smart culture.
  • Openness to feedback, coaching, and continued professional development.

Preferred Qualifications (optional)

• Prior plaintiff-side personal injury or prelitigation experience.
  • Experience drafting settlement demands and negotiating bodily injury claims with insurance carriers.
  • Familiarity with medical records, damages evaluation, insurance coverage, and personal injury claim development.
  • Experience with case management and legal research platforms.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

• Hybrid, full-time role in a busy legal office environment.
  • Must be able to sit and work at a computer for extended periods and review case files as needed.

Compensation and Benefits

Annual salary range: $65,000 – $90,000 per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Full health benefits are available upon first day of employment and 401(k) matching is offered after one year of employment, with opportunities for professional growth on a collaborative and supportive legal team.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Sweeney Merrigan Law is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, including but not limited to those based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that a diverse workforce enhances our ability to serve our clients and strengthens our firm culture.