Description:
Description:The Bussey Law Firm is a respected and results-driven personal injury law firm with a reputation for delivering exceptional legal representation and securing significant outcomes for clients. With a strong commitment to client advocacy, we are expanding our team and looking for a passionate Personal Injury Attorney with proven litigation experience to join our growing practice.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced attorney to manage a caseload of personal injury matters, from pre-litigation through trial. The ideal candidate is confident in the courtroom, skilled in research, writing, and legal strategy, and dedicated to achieving the best results for clients.
Responsibilities:
- Manage a docket of personal injury cases from intake through resolution
- Prepare demands, motions, discovery requests/responses, and other legal documents
- Conduct depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials
- Develop a case strategy and advise clients accordingly
- Negotiate settlements with opposing counsel and insurance carriers
- Supervise support staff as necessary (e.g., paralegals, case managers)
- Maintain accurate and timely case records using legal case management software
- Get the appropriate legal documents ready for clients, such as brief, motions, and pleadings, as well as correspondence
- Advise clients by weighing available options toward a successful outcome and plan a course of action
- Determine case strategies and solutions to serve clients' needs after analysis
- Perform research, draft briefs, pleadings, and motions
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
- Active license to practice law in Colorado and in good standing
- Minimum of 3–5 years of litigation experience, preferably in personal injury
- Demonstrated trial and courtroom experience
- Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
- Ability to manage multiple cases in a fast-paced environment with little supervision
- Client-focused, ethical, and driven to achieve justice
- Decision-making, public speaking, problem-solving, interpersonal skills, and communication skills are a must
- Able to work independently while handling multiple files
- Candidates must currently be a member of their local bar association - active member preferred
- Successful completion of accredited law school with Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree with 2 years of related experience
- Strong knowledge of legal research programs such as Westlaw and Lexis products is required
Compensation:
$110,000 - $190,000 yearly
