Personal Injury Lawyer

Job Description

Job Description

Our growing firm is seeking a well-qualified personal injury lawyer who can handle a good-sized caseload, work independently, and zealously represent clients both in and out of court.

To be considered, you should have solid trial experience and be willing to mentor our newer associates. Your excellent communication and writing skills will come in handy as you thoughtfully position clients toward favorable outcomes.

Reach out to us today if this opportunity sounds ideal for you.

Compensation :

$90,000 - $100,000+ Base Salary Annually DOE + Bonus

Responsibilities :

• Provide guidance and advice to associate attorneys and paralegals to resolve or prevent conflicts
• Attend court hearings on behalf of clients and argue motions
• Keep apprised of changes to local, state, and federal statutes and laws
• Prepare legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, notices, and discovery requests / responses
• Strategize, prepare for, and attend trial proceedings, mediation, and arbitration
• Research case law and premises liability, and gather insurance policies, medical expenses, medical records, and other evidence relevant to the case
• Negotiate suitable agreements and settle on the client's behalf when appropriate
• Supervise and delegate tasks to the team of legal assistants, personal injury paralegals, case managers, litigation paralegals, and legal secretary
• Assess potential personal injury claims and provide legal advice to prospective clients accordingly
• Interview clients, supporting witnesses, expert witnesses, insurance company adjusters, and medical providers to collect information

Qualifications :

• Prior experience representing clients in trials, mediation, and arbitration
• 5 years of required experience as a senior associate in the legal field
• Active member in good standing with local and state bar associations
• Exceptional time management and interpersonal skills are desired, as are exceptional writing and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to handle heavy caseload with little supervision
• A bachelor’s degree and a J.D. degree is required
• Superior research, negotiation, drafting, and communication skills are highly valued
• Up-to-date knowledge of personal injury law / tort law, wrongful death, civil and family law, medical terminology, and medical malpractice is imperative
• A minimum of 3 years of personal injury litigation or trial experience in medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, or civil litigation practice areas is necessary
• State Bar Association membership and state license to practice law is mandatory

About Company

We are a personal injury firm in the Atlanta Metro that is committed to helping people and their families navigate the insurance process after they have been seriously injured.

Our Firm's Guiding Principles :

• Be Accountable
• Be Proactive
• Be Efficient
• Be Compassionate
• Be Optimistic
• Be Customer Service-Oriented
• Be Detail-Oriented

We believe that life is not what happens to you, but what you do about it. We believe you should always make informed decisions with your eyes wide open.

We believe in always moving forward and creating momentum. We believe in being as efficient as possible. We believe doing the right thing for clients is always the answer.

We believe helping someone in a time of crisis requires compassion. We believe planning and preparation is the key to success.

We believe personal injury law is the best area of law!