Description:
Omar Ochoa Law Firm is seeking an experienced personal injury attorney to manage cases, guide clients through the legal process, and work closely with our PI team. We are looking for someone who can exercise sound judgment, take ownership of their cases, and move matters forward without waiting for direction at every step.Position Overview:
The Associate Attorney will manage a caseload of personal injury matters from pre-litigation through resolution.
Responsibilities:
- Evaluate case merits and develop strategic case plans appropriate to the stage of representation.
- Provide direct representation in pre-litigation and litigation, including negotiations, mediations, depositions, hearings, and trial preparation where applicable.
- Conduct legal research and draft high-quality legal documents, including demand letters, pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and settlement agreements.
- Maintain timely and organized case files using firm systems, including Clio Manage and Lawmatics workflows.
- Collaborate with paralegals, intake, and settlement teams to ensure deadlines are met and documentation is complete.
- Participate in internal case reviews to develop strategy, review liability and damages, and identify next actions.
- Support and train junior staff and legal assistants when appropriate.
Skills:
- Excellent legal writing and analytical skills, with the ability to produce clear and persuasive work product.
- Strong negotiation skills and comfort advocating for client outcomes during settlement discussions.
- Prior experience in personal injury and/or first-party property insurance litigation is strongly preferred.
- Ability to independently manage a caseload while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
- Familiarity with case management systems (Clio, Lawmatics, or similar) is a plus.
- Bilingual Spanish/English is preferred.
