Description:
Position Summary:The Pre-Litigation Attorney will be responsible for handling personal injury cases before they enter litigation. This role involves evaluating, investigating, and managing injury claims, negotiating with insurance companies, defense counsel, and working closely with clients to secure settlements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review potential new personal injury cases, evaluate their merit and potential value, and make recommendations for further action.
- Work with the pre-litigation case managers to review case documents, including medical records, police reports, and witness statements, to establish liability and damages.
- Conduct investigations, including speaking with clients, witnesses, and experts, to gather evidence and determine the strength of each case.
- Maintain regular communication with clients, providing updates on their case status, explaining legal options, and offering guidance throughout the pre-litigation process.
- Negotiate directly with insurance adjusters, opposing parties, and other stakeholders to secure settlements for clients.
- Draft settlement offers, and other legal correspondence apart of the negotiation and settlement process.
- Monitor and track key deadlines, including statutes of limitations, to ensure all legal requirements are met within the pre-litigation phase.
- Collaborate with pre-litigation case managers and other attorneys to manage and organize case files, ensuring all relevant information is properly documented and easily accessible.
- Stay informed on developments in personal injury law, including insurance practices and industry trends, to ensure the best possible outcomes for clients.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
- Active membership in good standing with the State Bar.
- A minimum of 3+ years of experience in personal injury law, with a strong focus on pre-litigation case management.
- Proven experience negotiating settlements with insurance companies and managing claims in the pre-litigation phase.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and writing skills.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines.
- Empathy and professionalism in client interactions, especially in sensitive and high-stress situations.
- Knowledge of personal injury law, insurance procedures, and relevant legal requirements.
- Experience in a high-volume personal injury practice.
- Familiarity with FileVine
