Description:
Summary of Role:Responsible for Representing Personal Injury Clients, Ensuring Justice and Compensation for Their Injuries. This Is Accomplished by Handling the Case File from Start to Settlement with Support from A Team of Highly Skilled Support Professionals. This Includes Managing the Case at All Stages of Pre-Litigation Including the Investigation, Communication with Insurance Companies, Negotiation, Settlement, and Liens Process.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities Include but Are Not Limited To:
- Handle Personal Injury Case Files from Start to Finish.
- Evaluate Potential Personal Injury Claims and Provide Legal Advice to Prospective Clients Accordingly. Access the Value of Claim by The 30-Day Mark.
- Draft, Review, and Modify Claims, Foia Requests, Notice of Claim Letters, Demand Letters, Medical Records, Litigation Vet Memos, and Other Legal Documents.
- Meet All Pre-Litigation Filing Deadlines.
- Research Case Law and Oversee the Collection of Insurance Policies, Medical Expenses, Medical Records, and Other Evidence Relevant to The Case. Develop Theory of The Case and Negotiation Strategy.
- Respond to All Questions and Requests from Paralegal Staff Within 48 Hours.
- Communicate with Clients, Witnesses, Insurance Company Adjusters, and Medical Providers to Gather Information.
- Negotiate Suitable Agreements and Settle on The Clients' Behalf when Appropriate.
- Review All Liens and Expenses Prior to Settlement Disbursement to Client.
- Represent the Client at Hearings and Mediations.
- Document and Update the Status of All Case Files in The Case Management System. Follow the Firm's Communication Guidelines.
- Assume Any Additional Duties that May Be Assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- High Level of Interpersonal and Customer Service Experience and Skills.
- Effective Communication Skills with Clients, Courts, Insurance Providers, and Firm Employees at All Levels.
- Proven Ability in The Understanding of Personal Injury/tort Law, Medical Terminology, and Wrongful Death.
- Excellent Organizational Skills, with A Demonstrated Ability to Organize, Plan, Research and Prioritize Multiple Projects and Deadlines in A Fast-Paced Environment, with Good Attention to Detail.
- Ability to Work Autonomously and Understand when The Practice Manager Needs to Be Involved in Decision Making.
- Ability to Maintain Confidentiality, and To Exercise Discretion, Good Judgment, and Negotiation Skills.
- Sensitivity to Problems or Challenges - the Ability to Identify when Something Is Wrong or Is Likely to Go Wrong, with The Skill to Effectively Communicate with Clients in A Professional, Consultative Manner.
- Deductive Reasoning – the Ability to Apply General Rules to Specific Problems to Produce Sensible and Reasonable Answers.
- Oral Comprehension – the Ability to Listen to And Understand Information and Ideas Presented Through Written and Verbal Communication.
- Effective Decision Making – the Ability to Analyze Information, Evaluate Results, and Implement the Best Solution to Solve Problems or Challenges.
- Self-Motivated, with A Dedication to Keeping up To Date Professionally, and Applying New Knowledge to The Job.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree and Juris Doctorate from Aba Accredited Law School.
- Membership in The Virginia State Bar Association and A Virginia State License to Practice Law Is Mandatory.
- Minimum 3 Years' Experience in Personal Injury or Civil Litigation Practices Areas Is Required.
- Highly Efficient with Computer Software (microsoft Office Applications Excel, Word)
- Knowledge and Experience with Other Relevant Forms of Data Technology Software.
- Ability to Successfully Pass a Background Check and Other Pre-Employment Screening.