Attorney - Personal Injury

Job Description

Job Description

Associate Attorney – Personal Injury

WeierLaw, The Law Offices of Steven D. Weier, Inc., P.S., is seeking an Associate Attorney to join our growing personal injury practice. This position is well suited for an attorney who wants to strengthen their skills in litigation, negotiation, client communication, legal analysis, and case strategy while working within a collaborative and supportive team.

For more than 30 years, WeierLaw has represented injured individuals throughout Washington. Our firm is committed to providing thoughtful, diligent, and client-centered legal representation while guiding clients through what is often one of the most difficult periods of their lives.

Our attorneys work closely with experienced paralegals, negotiators, demand writers, and administrative support staff to move cases forward efficiently without compromising the quality of care provided to each client.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, sound professional judgment, attention to detail, personal accountability, and a genuine desire to learn, improve, and grow as an attorney.

Compensation:

$75,000 - $150,000 yearly

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities will vary based on the selected attorney’s experience, skill set, and professional development plan. Duties may include:

• Manage assigned personal injury cases as they transition into litigation.

• Handle Settlement Guardian ad Litem matters from appointment through completion.

• Prepare, review, and file SGAL reports, declarations, proposed orders, and related court documents.

• Attend and present at minor settlement approval hearings.

• Communicate with clients, parents or guardians, court personnel, attorneys, and other involved parties to finalize settlements involving minors.

• Ensure that minor settlement proceeds are properly addressed, including compliance with blocked-account requirements, court approval procedures, and supporting documentation.

• Appear at hearings, motion calendars, status conferences, settlement approval hearings, and other court proceedings as assigned.

• Handle motor vehicle infraction matters, including citation review, client counseling, negotiations, written submissions, and court appearances when necessary.

• Assist with pre-litigation personal injury matters, including liability analysis, insurance coverage evaluation, medical treatment review, demand analysis, settlement strategy, and client communication.

• Communicate with insurance adjusters, defense counsel, medical providers, clients, and other parties to move cases toward resolution.

• Work closely with attorneys, paralegals, negotiators, demand writers, and support staff to ensure cases are handled efficiently, accurately, and with a high level of client care.

Qualifications:

• Must be an active member in good standing with the Washington State Bar Association .
• Ability to handle client communication professionally, clearly, and compassionately.
• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Comfortable appearing in court and handling hearings independently when appropriate.
• Organized and able to manage deadlines, case tasks, and competing priorities.

About Company

WeierLaw, a well-established personal injury firm, is seeking motivated individuals who are eager to learn, grow, and develop both personally and professionally. For over 27 years, our firm has proudly served the greater Seattle area by following our guiding principle — “Do the right thing, always.”

Our office is located in Tukwila near Southcenter Mall, with easy access to I-5, 405, and 167. Our employees enjoy the convenient location near hundreds of stores and restaurants.

We value building a cohesive work environment through various team-building events and activities. Beyond the office, we have an open community outreach committee that focuses its efforts on volunteer and donation opportunities for employees to participate.

WeierLaw offers medical and dental insurance, paid vacation, quarterly bonuses, and paid volunteer hours for qualifying employees.