Description:
Position Summary:We are searching for a Personal Injury Attorney who can independently manage a full caseload from intake through resolution, including litigation. This role requires strong case ownership, effective communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume legal environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Litigation & Case Handling
- Manage personal injury cases from pre-litigation through trial
- Represent clients at hearings, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trials
- Develop case strategies and negotiate settlements with insurance carriers and opposing counsel
- Ensure compliance with Pennsylvania laws, court rules, and ethical standards
Client Management
- Conduct initial consultations and case evaluations (in-person, virtual, phone)
- Maintain proactive communication and manage client expectations
- Provide legal counsel on risk, strategy, and settlement options
Case Management & Strategy
- Maintain ownership of caseload, deadlines, and case progression
- Analyze liability, damages, and case value to support decision-making
- Collaborate with paralegals and support staff to drive efficiency
Legal Research & Writing
- Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and correspondence
- Prepare demand packages and litigation documents
- Conduct legal research and prepare for depositions, mediations, and trials
Required Qualifications:
- Education & Licensure
- Licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania
- Active member in good standing with the Pennsylvania Bar
Experience:
- 3–5+ years of personal injury litigation experience
- Trial, deposition, and negotiation experience required
- Experience with motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, catastrophic injury, or similar cases preferred
Skills:
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Case management and organizational skills
- Ability to meet deadlines in a high-volume environment
- Problem-solving and analytical thinking
Core Competencies:
- Accountability and ownership of results
- Time management and prioritization
- Client-focused mindset
- Resilience under pressure
- Goal-oriented and self-motivated
- Strategic thinking and problem solving
Work Environment:
- Fast-paced, deadline-driven legal setting
- High-volume caseload with shifting priorities
- Collaborative team environment
- Occasional travel within Pennsylvania for court and client meetings