Pre-Litigation Personal Injury Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm seeks a dedicated and experienced Pre-Litigation Personal Injury Attorney to join its team in Colorado. This role focuses on managing personal injury cases from inception to resolution, with the goal of achieving favorable outcomes for clients efficiently and cost-effectively. The position involves comprehensive case management, client interaction, legal research, and document preparation, all within a dynamic and collaborative work environment. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and development in a supportive legal setting.

Duties:

• Manage personal injury case files from intake through resolution.
• Provide ongoing legal advice and support to clients.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive case plans for each client.
• Communicate regularly with clients, insurance adjusters, expert witnesses, medical providers, and other involved parties.
• Review and summarize medical records to build strong cases.
• Draft, review, and revise legal documents including claims, motions, pleadings, subpoenas, and demand letters.
• Represent clients in mediation, depositions, hearings, and other pre-litigation processes.
• Strategize case resolutions that are both favorable and cost-effective for clients.
• Keep clients informed about case status and developments.
• Monitor the financial aspects of each case to ensure cost efficiency.
• Maintain and update case files in a paperless case management system.
• Handle new client opportunities and explain attorney-client contracts.

Requirements:

• 2 years of experience in personal injury law (preferred).
• Strong ability to manage personal injury cases from start to finish.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and document drafting skills.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with a focus on client relations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, paperless environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Active state license to practice law in Colorado (required).

Skills:

• Proficient in legal research and drafting of legal documents.
• Strong interpersonal and client management skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and manage a diverse caseload.
• Competence in using legal case management software and other digital tools.

Location:

• Colorado (in-person work required).

Benefits:

• 401(k) plan with matching contributions.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• A supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated attorney to advance their career within a dynamic legal practice, focusing on personal injury cases in a fast-paced environment.