Personal Injury Attorney

Job Overview:

A law firm in Lincoln, NE, seeks an experienced and dedicated Personal Injury Attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate will manage all personal injury case litigation aspects, from initial client consultation to trial and settlement. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with excellent communication, negotiation, and advocacy skills who can handle confidential and sensitive information professionally.

Job Description:

Duties:

• Handle injury case litigation from start to finish
• Take depositions of claimants, physicians, medical experts, and other parties
• Conduct discovery and perform legal research
• Stay current with developments in the law
• Draft pleadings, findings of fact, motions, briefs, opinions, and other legal documents
• Represent clients at hearings, trials, depositions, oral arguments, mediations, arbitrations, and other proceedings
• Communicate with claims representatives and coordinate claims reviews
• Negotiate settlements on behalf of clients

Requirements:

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
• Licensed attorney in the state of Nebraska
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience as a Personal Injury Attorney
• Proven track record in handling personal injury cases
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and advocacy skills
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism
• Strong multi-tasking skills and ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously
• Self-motivated, organized, and tenacious with a professional disposition
• Ability to work independently without constant supervision

Education:

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law in the state of Nebraska

Skills:

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and advocacy skills
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Proficiency in drafting legal documents
• Ability to handle confidentiality and sensitive information
• Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills
• Upbeat and friendly professional disposition
• Excellent phone etiquette
• Self-motivated and able to work without constant supervision

Job Location:

• Lincoln, NE

Benefits Offered:

• Competitive compensation
• Generous PTO (Paid Time Off)
• 401(k) plan
• Insurance (health, dental, vision)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development opportunities
• Company-provided swag
• Participation in company events and community involvement