What are the responsibilities and job description for the Attorney/Legal Support Manager position at Lopez McHugh?
Plaintiffs' firm seeking an experienced attorney admitted in PA or NJ. Practice includes primarily complex medical malpractice and personal injury claims; a familiarity with cases relying extensively on medical records is a plus.
Responsibilities:
- With regard to case work, this position will have, primarily, pre-litigation responsibilities; however, the ability to draft complaints, complete discovery and take and defend depositions is required.
- This position offers the opportunity to engage directly with clients, serving as a point of contact for new clients and overseeing the retention of new cases.
- Must be comfortable and efficient in performing quick research on both legal and medical issues to effectively evaluate potential cases.
Administrative responsibilities will include:
- Overseeing handling of intakes and referrals from various sources, assisting in the development of referral relationship and marketing plan.
- Training, coaching and counseling of administrative staff; assisting in hiring/interviewing.
- Developing and maintaining procedures for case handling as need change.
- Maintaining professional liability insurance policy and ensuring that cases are handled in accordance with the policy in places.
Qualifications:
- Active law license in either PA or NJ. Both and/or other jurisdictions are a plus.
- Strong leadership and management skills with ability to build productive relationships, communicate effectively, and work in a team environment
- Strong organizational skills are a must.
- Must be flexible in adjusting to new tasks as needs change.
This is a full-time position with the option for a hybrid schedule.