Personal Injury Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Southfield, MI, is seeking a highly skilled Personal Injury Attorney to manage a diverse caseload, with a focus on third-party auto accident cases and first-party no-fault cases. The ideal candidate will have experience handling various personal injury cases, including general negligence, premises liability, and dog bite cases. This role involves comprehensive case management, including record reviews, affidavits, depositions, and trial preparations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Handle many personal injury cases, emphasizing third-party auto accident and first-party no-fault cases.
• Manage general negligence, premises liability, dog bites, and similar cases.
• Conduct thorough record reviews and analyze case documentation.
• Prepare and draft affidavits, motions, pleadings, and discovery responses.
• Depose parties and experts to gather evidence and testimony.
• Prepare cases for trial, including developing legal strategies and case presentations.
• Communicate with clients, providing legal advice and updates on case progress.
• Negotiate settlements and handle all aspects of pre-trial and trial procedures.
• Stay current with legal developments and industry best practices.

Requirements:

• Proven experience handling personal injury cases on the plaintiff or defense side.
• Strong background in managing third-party auto accident and first-party no-fault cases.
• Experience drafting and reviewing legal documents, including affidavits, motions, and pleadings.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and present cases for trial effectively.
• Excellent deposition skills and experience with expert witness testimony.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law in the state of Michigan.

Skills:

• Expertise in personal injury law and case management.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in drafting legal documents and preparing cases for trial.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to negotiate settlements and manage client relationships effectively.

This Michigan-based law firm provides comprehensive legal representation to clients involved in personal injury cases. Its major practice areas include personal injury and wrongful death, car and truck accidents, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, wrongful death, dog bites, product liability, and related areas. The firm has been providing these legal services since 1969. Its main office is located in Southfield, Michigan, and it has four other offices across the state.