Pre-Suit Personal Injury Attorney

A law firm is seeking a Pre-Suit Personal Injury Attorney:

Job Overview: The Pre-Suit Personal Injury Attorney will manage and negotiate cases with insurance providers before formal litigation, ensuring effective client representation and favorable outcomes.

Job Duties:

• Manage a full caseload of pre-suit personal injury cases from inception to settlement.
• Oversee and supervise a dedicated full-time legal assistant.
• Maintain regular communication with clients to provide updates and address inquiries.
• Initiate new case files and conduct initial client consultations, ensuring ongoing client contact.
• Conduct thorough investigations, gathering and analyzing intake information and relevant documents.
• Enter and maintain case details in the firm's database (ATO).
• Verify insurance coverage and liability issues, maintaining contact with insurance companies.
• Coordinate clients' medical care, liaising with medical providers and scheduling appointments.
• Monitor case status and review medical records to assess case developments.
• Organize and manage case files, preparing them for submission to demand writers.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2+ years of experience managing a substantial personal injury caseload.
• Active membership in the Bar Association with good standing.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Empathetic and skilled in client interaction during challenging circumstances.
• Determination to achieve optimal results and successful case outcomes.
• Strong problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Consistent record of attendance, reliability, and integrity.
• Bilingual proficiency is advantageous.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar.

Skills:

• Proficiency in legal research and case management software.
• Negotiation skills for practical settlement discussions.
• Knowledge of personal injury law and legal procedures.

Location: Melbourne, FL

Benefits Offered:

• Dental Insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401K
• Employer-paid short-term disability
• Basic life insurance