Description:

Description:
The Law Offices of Gary Martin Hays & Associates, P.C., is seeking a highly motivated, associate attorney to join our Personal Injury Team. The successful candidate must possess strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.. You'll handle the case file from start to finish with support from our team of highly skilled legal professionals. You should have excellent credentials, a minimum of 3 years of successful personal injury litigation along with trial case experience, and an authentic passion for helping people. If this sounds like you, apply today!

Responsibilities:

Learn, understand, and execute the firm's personal injury case management process and procedures according to written and/or verbal instructions
Manage a portfolio of personal injury cases, through the use of a variety of the case management programs and procedures
Ensure the rights of the client as well as the professional integrity of the firm are preserved and maintained through professional expert representation in court or before government agencies
Prepare legal documents and negotiate settlements on behalf of injured clients
Arrange suitable agreements and settle on the clients' behalf when appropriate
Assess potential personal injury claims and provide legal advice to prospective clients accordingly
Oversee personal injury case files from beginning to end
Manage a team of personal injury paralegals, legal assistants, case managers, litigation paralegals, and legal secretary

Qualifications:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to build rapport with clients
Excellent time management skills, be organized, and able to effectively prioritize projects and tasks in a fast-paced work environment
Strong attention to detail and commitment to excellent client service
Intermediate administrative and proficient computer skills are required
Candidate must be currently licensed to practice law in the State of Georgia
Knowledge of personal injury law/ tort law, medical terminology, wrongful death, civil and family law, and medical malpractice is vital
Excellent negotiation, drafting, research, and communication skills are desired
3 years of experience in personal injury litigation or trial experience in medical malpractice, personal injury, wrongful death, or civil litigation practice areas is needed