Description:
Job Overview:We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Prelitigation Personal Injury Attorney to join our legal team in Phoenix. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead clients through the early stages of personal injury claims, ensuring thorough case evaluation and strategic preparation for litigation or settlement. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in personal injury law, exceptional legal research and writing skills, and a proactive approach to client advocacy. Join us to make a meaningful impact by guiding clients through complex legal processes with confidence and professionalism.
Duties:
- Draft detailed legal documents, including demand letters, case evaluations, and initial pleadings, demonstrating strong legal drafting skills
- Interview clients to gather pertinent facts, medical records, and evidence necessary for case assessment
- Negotiate with insurance companies and opposing counsel to achieve favorable prelitigation resolutions for clients
- Manage case files efficiently within the law office's legal administrative systems, ensuring all documentation is accurate and up-to-date
- Collaborate with medical experts, investigators, and other professionals to build compelling cases
- Assist in preparing cases for potential litigation by conducting thorough legal research on applicable statutes, regulations, including tribal law & regulations when relevant
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school with active bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction
- Proven experience in personal injury law or related fields such as workers' compensation law or family law is highly desirable
- Strong knowledge of legal research platforms including Westlaw and LexisNexis
- Excellent negotiation skills with the ability to advocate effectively on behalf of clients
- Proficiency in legal drafting, writing skills, and case analysis
- Familiarity with estate planning, environmental law, immigration law, landlord-tenant law, securities law, tribal law & regulations, patent law, and other practice areas is a plus but not required
- Ability to handle multiple cases simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and professionalism
- Prior experience working within a law office environment and managing legal administrative tasks
- Bilingual a plus
Join our team to help clients navigate their personal injury claims confidently from initial consultation through resolution. We are committed to fostering a supportive environment where your expertise makes a tangible difference in people's lives.
