Personal Injury Attorney

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A law firm is seeking a Personal Injury Attorney for their Oceanside, CA location.

Job Overview:

The Personal Injury Attorney will manage all aspects of pre-litigation personal injury cases, including client communication, case file maintenance, negotiation with insurance companies, drafting legal documents, and representing clients in various legal proceedings.

Duties:

• Manage all aspects of pre-litigation personal injury cases
• Communicate extensively with clients, managing their medical treatment and educating them about their case
• Maintain client case files
• Review, analyze, and organize medical records and bills
• Calculate damages, including lost wages, property damage, and medical expenses
• Prepare demand packages to send to insurance companies
• Negotiate settlements with insurance companies
• Draft pleadings, motions, and all court-related documents
• Manage all aspects of discovery and ensure deadlines are met
• Attend mediations, depositions, court appearances, and trials
• Conduct effective legal research
• Regularly interact with clients, adjusters, and other legal professionals over the phone and in person
• Lead and supervise a team handling a client's case
• Handle a large volume of cases

Requirements:

• Preferably 1 year of personal injury law or litigation experience
• Graduate of an ABA-accredited law school
• Current member of the California Bar in good standing
• Excellent communication skills
• Self-motivated, intellectually curious, and possess a strong work ethic
• Enjoy continuous learning in a fast-paced and friendly work environment
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Overall organization and attention to detail are essential
• Comfortable working in an all-Mac environment

Education & Certifications:

• Graduate of an ABA-accredited law school
• Current member of the California Bar and in good standing

Skills:

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Legal research proficiency
• Ability to manage a large volume of cases
• Attention to detail
• Leadership and team management skills

Company info

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