Description:
Position Overview:Schiller Law Offices is seeking a full-time Associate Attorney to support our growing personal injury practice. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, an effective communicator, and comfortable managing a large caseload in a fast-paced environment.
Because we are a client-focused firm, strong communication and customer service skills are essential. The attorney in this role will regularly communicate with clients, insurance companies, medical providers, opposing counsel, and other professionals while working to efficiently move cases toward resolution.
Previous plaintiff-side personal injury experience is preferred but not required. Candidates must have strong writing, negotiation, document review, and case-management skills.
Attorney Responsibilities:
- Manage a high-volume caseload from intake through resolution
- Meet with prospective clients and assist with new client sign-ups
- Maintain regular communication with clients regarding their cases
- Review insurance coverage, claims documentation, medical records, and other case materials
- Negotiate settlements with insurance companies and opposing parties
- Draft and review legal correspondence, demands, and other case-related documents
- Assist with medical lien and bill reductions
- Work closely with case managers and other staff to efficiently move cases forward
- Provide responsive, professional client service
- Participate in after-hours prospective client appointments on a rotating or as-needed basis
- Perform additional attorney duties as needed to support the firm's growing caseload
Qualifications:
- Active license to practice law in Indiana
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
- Ability to independently manage a large caseload and competing deadlines
- Strong negotiation and document review skills
- Professional and client-focused demeanor
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Plaintiff-side personal injury experience preferred
