Personal Injury Lawyer

A law firm in Roswell is seeking an experienced Personal Injury Lawyer with a passion for helping people. The ideal candidate will handle case files from start to finish, provide legal advice to clients, and manage a team of litigation support staff.

Job Duties:

• Handle personal injury case files from inception to resolution
• Delegate tasks and manage a team of litigation paralegals, legal assistants, case managers, and legal secretaries
• Communicate with clients, expert witnesses, insurance adjusters, supporting witnesses, and medical providers to gather necessary information
• Assess potential personal injury claims and provide legal advice to prospective clients
• Maintain updated status documentation of all case files in the case management system
• Negotiate settlements and agreements on behalf of clients
• Review, modify, and draft various legal documents including motions, discovery responses, demand letters, pleadings, claims, and subpoenas
• Stay abreast of updates and changes in personal injury law, tort law, wrongful death, civil and family law, and medical malpractice

Requirements:

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree and a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree
• Possess up-to-date knowledge of personal injury law, tort law, and related legal areas
• Maintain a state license to practice law and membership in the State Bar Association
• Demonstrate superior research, negotiation, drafting, and communication skills
• Proficient in computer usage
• 3+ years of successful personal injury pre-suit experience

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree
• State license to practice law and membership in the State Bar Association

Skills:

• Excellent delegation and team management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Proficiency in legal research, writing, and drafting
• Negotiation and settlement skills
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities