Pre-Suit Personal Injury Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Ocala, FL, seeks a Pre-Suit Personal Injury Attorney to manage and negotiate cases with insurance providers, oversee a legal assistant, and ensure effective client communication and case management.

Duties:

• Manage and negotiate personal injury cases with insurance providers.
• Oversee and manage a full-time legal assistant dedicated to the attorney's caseload.
• Maintain regular communication with clients, providing updates on case progress.
• Initiate and maintain client contact, ensuring ongoing support and information exchange.
• Conduct thorough investigations for each case, analyzing intake information and relevant documents.
• Enter case details into the firm's database (ATO database).
• Verify insurance coverage and assess liability issues, maintaining contact with insurance companies.
• Coordinate and manage clients' medical care, facilitating communication with medical providers.
• Schedule and calendar medical appointments for clients, explaining procedures and documentation.
• Monitor case status continuously, reviewing and analyzing medical records as necessary.
• Organize and maintain comprehensive case files, preparing files for demand writers.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience managing a heavy personal injury caseload.
• Active membership in the Bar Association with good standing.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, adept at multitasking.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to empathize and interact effectively with clients during challenging times.
• Determination and drive to achieve optimal results for clients and win cases.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with acute attention to detail.
• Consistent record of attendance, reliability, and integrity.
• Bilingual proficiency is a plus.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Florida Bar or ability to gain admission promptly.

Skills:

• Proficiency in legal research and case management software.
• Negotiation skills to effectively settle cases with insurance companies.
• Comprehensive understanding of personal injury law and legal procedures.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Strong commitment to client advocacy and ethical legal practice.

Benefits: The firm offers a competitive benefits package that includes dental, health, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401 (k), employer-paid short-term disability, and basic life insurance.