What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Attorney- Personal Injury position at Leeds Professional Resources?
Responsibilities
- Handle personal injury case files from start to finish
- Hands-on extensive trial and courtroom experience
- Read and summarize medical records effectively
- Evaluate potential personal injury claims and provide legal advice to prospective clients accordingly
- Draft, review, and modify claims, motions, discovery responses, demand letters, pleadings, subpoenas, memorandums, and other legal documents
- Research case law and premises liability, and gather insurance policies, medical expenses, medical records, and other evidence relevant to the case
- Communicate with clients, expert witnesses, insurance company adjusters, supporting witnesses, and medical providers to gather information
- Negotiate suitable agreements and settle on the clients’ behalf when appropriate
- Represent the client at hearings, trials, mediations, depositions, and litigation
- Document and update the status of all case files in the case management system
- Manage a team of personal injury paralegals, legal assistants, case managers, litigation paralegals, and legal secretary
Qualifications
- J.D. degree is required
- Membership in the State Bar Association and a state license to practice law is mandatory
- 5 years of experience in personal injury litigation on plaintiff's or defense side
- Strong background in litigation with proven record of success in personal injury cases
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $130,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Personal injury law: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Miami, FL 33143 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $130,000 - $150,000
