Litigation Associate Attorney

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Hampton office of our client seeks a litigation associate attorney with 5+ years of experience in personal injury litigation plus significant trial experience. The candidate will be responsible for initiating assistance to help clients find justice and compensation for their injuries. Will be handling the case file from start to finish with support from a team of highly skilled support professionals and includes managing all phases of litigation, including the investigation, pleadings, and discovery through the pre-litigation, litigation, settlement, and appeal process. Represent Personal Injury clients through all phases of litigation. Handle personal injury case files from start to finish. Review the incident summary and file upon case assignment to assess for serious injury. Assess the value of all cases by the 30-day mark. Monthly file reviews. Draft, review, and modify claims, motions, discovery responses, demand letters, pleadings, subpoenas, memorandums, and other legal documents. Meet all pre-litigation and litigation filing deadlines. Return client phone calls and correspondence within 48 hours. Respond to all questions and requests from paralegal within 48 hours. Communicate with clients, expert witnesses, insurance company adjusters, supporting witnesses, and medical providers to gather information. Negotiate suitable agreements and settle on the client's behalf. Review all liens and expenses prior to settlement disbursement to the client. Represent the client at hearings, trials, mediations, depositions, and litigation, including state/federal. Assume any additional duties that may be assigned. Proven ability in the understanding of medical terminology, personal injury/tort law, wrongful death, and medical malpractice needed. Trial experience in medical malpractice, wrongful death, or other civil litigation practice areas is preferred. Must be highly efficient with computer software (Microsoft Office applications Excel, Word). Should have knowledge and experience with other relevant forms of data technology software. Membership in the State Bar Association and a state license to practice law is mandatory.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
1629 K ST NW, Suite 300
Washington
District of Columbia
United States 20006
Phone : (202) 955-5585
Fax : (213) 895-7306