Personal Injury Pre-Litigation Attorney

A law firm is seeking a Personal Injury Pre-Litigation Attorney for their New Orleans, LA office. Here's a detailed job description:

Job Overview:

The Personal Injury Pre-Litigation Attorney will be responsible for providing excellent customer service to clients while effectively managing their expectations. They will oversee all aspects of pre-litigation case management, ensuring timely completion of tasks, adherence to matter plans, and maximizing settlements/verdict amounts. Strong communication skills and a deep understanding of Louisiana law are essential for this role.

Duties:

• Provide exceptional customer service and manage client expectations
• Follow the Matter Plan for each assigned case and complete tasks accurately and timely
• Review and approve email correspondence, supporting documents, pleadings, and written discovery
• Conduct depositions and attend court hearings as needed
• Assist with trial preparation
• Review and approve medical treatment and expenses for clients within specified limits
• Review and approve client disbursals
• Provide guidance and timely answers to case handling paralegals' questions
• Attend mediations on behalf of clients
• Conduct in-depth reviews of quantum and medical records, bills, and history
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of Louisiana law and the firm's systems and processes

Requirements:

• 5-10 years of litigation experience
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• College degree
• J.D. degree from an accredited law school
• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in the state of Louisiana
• Admission to all federal and state courts in Louisiana
• Leadership skills

Education/Certifications:

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school
• Admission to all federal and state courts in Louisiana

Skills:

• Legal analysis and judgment
• Time management
• Strong communication
• Leadership
• Case management

Benefits:

• Company-paid short-term disability & life/AD&D insurance
• Health, vision, dental, long-term disability, critical illness, and additional life insurance policies upon eligibility waiting periods
• 401(k) and profit-sharing options upon eligibility waiting periods
• Paid time off, paid holidays (10), and paid maternity leave
• Health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), including dependent care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)