Description:
Walter Gabriel Injury Lawyers is seeking an attorney to join our growing Baton Rouge office. This position is ideal for a motivated attorney who wants to take ownership of cases, work directly with clients, and play a meaningful role in the continued expansion of a respected plaintiff-side personal injury practice.Our firm represents individuals and families injured in automobile collisions, commercial vehicle and 18-wheeler accidents, premises liability matters, and other serious personal injury cases. We are committed to providing aggressive representation while treating every client with responsiveness, compassion, and personal attention.
Position Responsibilities:
The attorney will be responsible for managing a personal injury caseload from initial evaluation through resolution. Responsibilities may include:
- Evaluating new cases and developing effective case strategies
- Managing pre-litigation and litigation matters
- Communicating regularly with clients regarding treatment, case progress, and expectations
- Reviewing medical records, accident reports, insurance policies, and other evidence
- Drafting pleadings, discovery, motions, settlement demands, and legal correspondence
- Taking and defending depositions
- Attending court hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, and trials
- Negotiating settlements with insurance companies and defense counsel
- Working closely with case managers, paralegals, and support staff
- Maintaining accurate and timely case information within the firm's case-management system
- Monitoring deadlines and ensuring compliance with court rules and firm procedures
- Helping identify opportunities to improve case value, efficiency, and client service
- Participating in the growth and professional development of the Baton Rouge office
Qualifications:
The successful candidate should possess:
- An active license to practice law in Louisiana and current good standing with the Louisiana State Bar Association
- Meaningful experience practicing law, preferably in personal injury, civil litigation, insurance defense, or a related field
- Experience managing cases and communicating directly with clients
- Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and analytical skills
- The ability to handle multiple matters while meeting deadlines
- Professional judgment and the ability to work with limited supervision
- Strong interpersonal skills and a client-focused approach
- A willingness to collaborate with attorneys and support staff
- Trial, deposition, mediation, or courtroom experience is preferred
- Plaintiff-side personal injury experience is strongly preferred but not required for an otherwise qualified candidate
Compensation:
First-year compensation is up to $125,000, depending on the candidate's experience, qualifications, demonstrated production, and ability to successfully manage and resolve cases.
The compensation structure will be discussed during the interview process and may include a combination of salary and performance-based incentives.
Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate is confident, organized, responsive, and comfortable taking responsibility for a caseload. This attorney should understand that excellent representation requires both strong legal advocacy and consistent communication with clients.
We are particularly interested in candidates who want to grow with the firm, contribute to a positive workplace culture, and help build Walter Gabriel Injury Lawyers into one of Louisiana's premier personal injury firms.
