What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Injury Attorney position at Sargent Law Firm Injury Lawyers?
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Company Description :
Sargent Law Firm is a growing personal injury law firm with offices in Oceanside, Temecula, Escondido and Idaho. Our office environment is friendly, positive, fast-paced and busy.
Job Description :
Sargent Law Firm is seeking to add another personal injury attorney to our team in our Oceanside, CA office. Candidates should be passionate about helping injured people and have a positive, upbeat attitude. The right candidate must be a team-player, have excellent work ethics and want to grow with our firm. Additionally, you must have the ability to think critically, speak and write persuasively and possess a strong drive to succeed. Our team members are committed to each other, the best interests of our clients, and the growth of the firm.
Compensation :
You will be eligible to earn compensation of $75,000 / year (comprised of a base salary and an unlimited performance bonus). You will also earn a referral fee bonus equal to ⅓ of the net attorney fees for any new client matter you personally bring into the Firm, in accordance with State Bar rules. Our SLF attorney’s pay range is ~$100,000- $300,000 / yr based on experience and bonuses. We also offer health / dental / vision benefits, holidays, vacation and CA bar dues & MCLE reimbursement.
Key Responsibilities :
- Manage all aspects of pre-litigation personal injury cases;
- Communicate extensively with clients, manage clients’ medical treatment and educate clients about their case;
- Maintain client case files;
- Ability to review, analyze and organize medical records and bills;
- Knowledge calculating 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 that deadlines are met;
- Attend mediations, depositions, court appearances and trial;
- Conduct effective legal research;
- Willingness and ability to regularly interact with clients, adjusters, and other lawyers / paralegals over the phone and in person;
- Lead and supervise a team handling a client's case;
- Handle large volume of cases
Qualifications :
A resume and cover letter should be sent for our review.
Applicants should NOT call the office or appear in person. Interviews will be scheduled after review of credentials.
Job Type : Full-time
Pay : From $100,000- $300,000 based on experience and performance bonuses
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Work Location : In person
Salary : $100,000 - $300,000