Personal Injury Attorney

A law firm in Yardley, PA, is seeking an experienced Personal Injury Attorney to support personal injury concerns, with a focus on catastrophic injury cases. The candidate will handle a high-volume caseload in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment with limited oversight. Responsibilities include managing depositions, drafting and responding to pleadings and discovery, writing and researching legal issues for briefs, and reviewing medical records and discovery.

Duties:

• Handle personal injury cases with a focus on catastrophic injury
• Work directly with clients to manage depositions, pleadings, and discovery
• Write and research legal issues for briefs and pleadings
• Ascertain experts and review medical records and discovery
• Evaluate and analyze the merits of personal injury claims
• Provide expert guidance and counsel to clients through effective communication
• Negotiate, settle, litigate, and try cases effectively
• Maintain organized and accurate case files
• Work independently and as part of a team
• Interact directly with clients with strong interpersonal skills
• Experience working with the Court of Common Pleas in counties like Lehigh, Northampton, Bucks, Montgomery, Chester, Delaware, and Philadelphia is a plus

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice in the State of Pennsylvania
• At least 5+ years of Plaintiff’s Personal Injury litigation experience
• Strong analytical, drafting, writing, research, and negotiation skills
• Excellent organizational skills, high attention to detail, and accuracy
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven practice
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team

Education/Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law in the State of Pennsylvania

Skills:

• Personal injury litigation
• Case management
• Legal research and writing
• Client communication
• Negotiation and settlement
• Trial preparation and litigation
• Organizational and time management skills
• Interpersonal skills

Experience:

At least 5+ years of Plaintiff’s Personal Injury litigation experience

Benefits:

• Traditional major medical and hospitalization coverage
• Prescription plan
• Dental and vision plans
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment coverage
• Profit-sharing and 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation and holidays