Description:

Summary:
Seeking a Personal Injury Attorney in Montgomery, Alabama. Responsible for providing legal, technical guidance, and knowledge for client cases with significant client interaction.

Attorney will also provide directions on legal issues to staff and oversight on legal issues for cases. Litigation and trial experience is preferable. Courtroom experience is also a plus.

Qualified candidates MUST be a member in good standing with the Alabama State Bar, possess excellent presentation and legal writing skills, a passion for helping clients, and the ability to effectively manage a volume of work.

Why join The Vance Law Firm? We offer...

Inclusive and diverse working environment.
Innovative office technology and case management systems.
Positive and creative culture to engage and help our clients and the community.
We are also proud to offer the following to full-time members of The Vance Law Firm:
Competitive Salary
Medical and Dental insurance options
401k plan (part-time and full-time employees)
Employer paid Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance Opportunity
Optional Short-Term Disability Benefits
Optional Voluntary Life Insurance Options
11 Company paid holidays (Equivalent)
Paid time-off
Exempt Position

Responsibilities include:

Exhibits a professional, courteous demeanor to external and internal clients
Significant interaction with court system mediations, arbitration, trials, motions, oral and written advocacy. Interprets laws, rulings, and regulations for clients
Examines legal and medical data to determine insurance coverage, liability, and damages
Confers with colleagues to establish and verify basis for legal proceedings
Conducts research, interviews clients, and witnesses and handles other details in preparation for trials or hearings
Develops settlement brochures, strategies, and arguments in preparation for presentation of case. Responsible for legal compliance with respect to disbursements and settlement funds
Must be able to administer/adhere to company policies and procedures
Must be willing to establish and build relationships with other professionals in the communities we serve to enhance our brand recognition, marketing efforts and client service
Travel can be required

Qualifications include:

JD degree from an accredited college or university
Alabama State Bar membership required
Additional State Bar memberships in GA, FL and MS is a plus
Bi-lingual in Spanish or Korean is a plus
0-5 years of experience in personal injury law
Must be able to exercise extensive independent judgment to make decisions in carrying out assignments that have substantial impact on the department
Ability to instruct, lead and evaluate employees; lead and motivate others; communicate effectively and use judgment, tact, and discretion; quickly assimilate oral and written data, to analyze facts and draw logical conclusions; maintain favorable client/employee relations
Ability to travel is necessary