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Salary : $75,000 - $140,000 per year
A bit about us :
We are a regional personal injury firm with 15 offices in four states, serving a lot of the south. For over 40 years, we've helped our clients with their matters and
Why join us?
- Amazing reputation
- Great earning potential
Job Details
Key Responsibilities :
- Case Management : Handle a caseload of personal injury cases from intake to resolution, ensuring thorough investigation, legal analysis, and strategic planning.
- Client Representation : Represent clients in negotiations, mediations, arbitrations, and trials, advocating for their best interests and maximizing compensation.
- Legal Research : Conduct comprehensive legal research to support case strategy, staying updated on relevant laws, regulations, and precedents.
- Document Preparation : Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and other legal documents necessary for case progression.
- Client Communication : Maintain regular communication with clients to provide updates on case developments, address concerns, and provide legal advice.
- Negotiation : Negotiate settlements with insurance companies and opposing counsel to achieve favorable outcomes for clients, while preparing cases for trial if necessary.
- Compliance : Ensure all legal actions and strategies comply with ethical standards and legal requirements.
Qualifications :
- Education : Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
- Bar Admission : Must be admitted to the Louisiana State Bar and eligible to practice law in New Orleans.
- Experience : Minimum of 3-5 years of experience practicing personal injury law, with a proven track record of successful case outcomes.
- Skills :
- Strong litigation skills, including trial experience.
- Excellent negotiation and advocacy skills.
- Ability to manage complex cases independently and collaboratively.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.
- Proficiency in legal research, analysis, and drafting legal documents.
Preferred Qualifications :
- Experience in handling a variety of personal injury cases, including motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, medical malpractice, and wrongful death.
- Familiarity with Louisiana personal injury laws and local court procedures.
- Fluency in Spanish or other languages commonly spoken in the New Orleans area is a plus.
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29 days ago