Description:

Position Summary:
The Personal Injury Attorney is responsible for managing and handling assigned personal injury cases from initial evaluation through settlement, litigation, and trial, as applicable. The position requires independent legal judgment, strong case management skills, effective client communication, and the ability to develop and execute appropriate legal strategies.

The Personal Injury Attorney works closely with clients, attorneys, paralegals, case managers, legal assistants, insurance representatives, opposing counsel, and other professionals to effectively advance assigned cases and achieve favorable outcomes for clients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Manage an assigned caseload of personal injury matters from case evaluation through resolution.
Evaluate liability, damages, insurance coverage, causation, and potential case value.
Develop case strategies based on applicable law, evidence, and individual case circumstances.
Conduct legal research and prepare pleadings, motions, discovery, memoranda, correspondence, and other legal documents.
Review and analyze medical records, medical bills, accident reports, photographs, witness statements, expert reports, and other case-related evidence.
Prepare and respond to discovery requests and oversee the discovery process.
Conduct and defend depositions.
Attend hearings, mediations, arbitrations, court proceedings, and other legal proceedings as required.
Negotiate with insurance carriers, opposing counsel, and other parties regarding settlement and case resolution.
Prepare cases for trial and participate in trial proceedings when required.
Maintain regular and professional communication with clients regarding case status, legal strategy, developments, and expectations.
Explain legal processes and potential outcomes to clients in a clear and understandable manner.
Collaborate with paralegals, case managers, legal assistants, and other team members to ensure cases progress efficiently.
Review case work completed by assigned support staff and provide appropriate direction and feedback.
Monitor statutes of limitations, court deadlines, discovery deadlines, hearings, depositions, mediations, and other critical dates.
Maintain accurate and timely case notes, documentation, and records within the firm's case management system.
Identify potential legal issues, risks, and opportunities and communicate them to appropriate firm leadership.
Ensure all work is performed in compliance with applicable Florida law, court rules, ethical requirements, and firm policies.
Protect confidential client and firm information at all times.
Participate in attorney meetings, firm meetings, trainings, and professional development activities.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
Active membership and good standing with the Florida Bar.
Experience handling personal injury matters.
Knowledge of Florida personal injury law and litigation procedures.
Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and negotiation skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
Ability to independently manage multiple cases and competing deadlines.
Ability to exercise sound legal judgment and make informed decisions.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a legal team.
Strong professionalism and client-service skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience handling personal injury litigation through trial.
Experience conducting and defending depositions.
Experience handling mediations and settlement negotiations.
Experience with automobile accidents, premises liability, wrongful death, and other personal injury matters.
Experience managing a high-volume personal injury caseload.
Familiarity with legal case management software and other legal technology.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
The position requires the ability to:

Analyze complex legal and factual issues.
Develop effective case strategies.
Interpret and apply Florida statutes, case law, court rules, and legal procedures.
Communicate complex legal concepts clearly to clients and team members.
Negotiate effectively with opposing counsel and insurance representatives.
Draft clear, accurate, and persuasive legal documents.
Manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Identify problems and develop practical legal solutions.
Maintain professionalism and composure in challenging situations.
Establish and maintain effective professional relationships.
Demonstrate accountability for assigned cases and responsibilities.
Exercise discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information.

Physical Requirements:
The physical requirements described below are representative of those necessary to perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods.
Ability to stand and walk throughout the office and other professional environments.
Ability to use standard office equipment, including computers, telephones, keyboards, and other technology.
Ability to read and review legal documents, medical records, computer screens, and other written materials for extended periods.
Ability to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and through virtual communication platforms.
Ability to occasionally lift, carry, or move office materials and files weighing up to approximately 20 pounds.
Ability to travel locally to courthouses, depositions, mediations, client meetings, and other professional locations as required.
Ability to perform work requiring prolonged periods of concentration and attention to detail.