Our client is a law firm thathandles all types of property damage insurance claims businesslitigation disputes and personal injury matters.
Theyhave an immediately need an experienced Personal Injury Attorneywith 13 years of PI experience to join our dynamic and growingfirm!
Thefirm is growing and we re looking for an empathic experiencedpersonal injury attorney to help our clients find justice andcompensation for their injuries.
You ll handle the case file fromstart to finish with support from our team of highly skilled legalprofessionals. You should have excellent credentials a minimum of13 years of successful personal injury litigation along with trialcase experience and an authentic passion for helping people.
Ifthis sounds like you applytoday!
MustHave a Current TN Bar License in good standing toApply
Responsibilities :
Handle personal injury case files from start tofinish
Evaluate potential personal injury claims and provide legal adviceto prospective clientsaccordingly
Draft review and modify claims motions discovery responses demandletters pleadings subpoenas memorandums and other legaldocuments
Research case law and premises liability and gather insurancepolicies medical expenses medical records and other evidencerelevant to thecase
Communicate with clients expert witnesses insurance companyadjusters supporting witnesses and medical providers to gatherinformation
Negotiate suitable agreements and settle on the clients behalf whenappropriate
Represent the client at hearings trials mediations depositions andlitigation
Document and update the status of all case files in the casemanagementsystem
Manage a team of personal injury paralegals legal assistants casemanagers litigation paralegals and legalsecretary
Skills&Competencies
Demonstrateexceptional legal research and writingskills
Excellentverbal and written communicationskills
Strongorganizational problemsolving and analytical skills; able to managepriorities andworkflow
Stronginterpersonal skills and ability to work within a teamenvironment
Abilityto effectively communicate with clients staff and teammembers
Strongcommunication persuasion and negotiation skills to represent clientand company interests in litigationsituations
Bilingualin Spanish is aplus
Experience&Qualifications :
Bachelor s degree and a J.D. degree isrequired
Membership in the State Bar Association and a state license topractice law ismandatory
13 years of experience in personal injury litigation or trialexperience in medical malpractice personal injury wrongful death orcivil litigation practice areas isneeded
A good understanding of personal injury law / tort law medicalterminology wrongful death civil and family law and medicalmalpractice isdesired
Superb drafting research negotiation and communication skills arepreferred
Must be computerproficient
Benefits : 401(k)&Matching
401(k)&Matching
HealthDental & Visioninsurance
Paidtime off & FederalHolidays
Compensation :
CompetitiveAnnual Base Salary commensurate withexperience
Bonuspay as a % of settlementfees
TopReasons to chooseus :
Excellentprofessional financial and personal growthopportunities
CultureLaid back true collaboration with teammembers.
IndependenceFirm leadership does not micromanage.
ResourcesAmple firm resources to support theirattorneys