What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Attorney position at Slocumb Law Firm, LLC?
Company Overview
Slocumb Law Firm, LLC is a national law firm with offices in Washington, D.C., and attorneys throughout Baltimore MD, Virginia, Birmingham AL, Dallas TX, and preparing for growth in the Jackson, Wyoming. Slocumb areas of practice in Personal Injury include- medical practice, slip and fall, wrongful death, car accidents, motorcycle accidents, dog bites and workers compensation. We are inviting experienced motivated professionals with a positive attitude to apply!
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Personal Injury Litigation Attorneys to handle personal injury cases in Jackson, Wyoming. This role involves managing a caseload of litigation matters, providing top-tier legal representation to clients, and preparing cases for trial. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in personal injury law with proven litigation experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Case Management: Handle a caseload of personal injury litigation matters, including motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, medical malpractice, and wrongful death cases.
- Litigation: Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery responses. Conduct depositions, represent clients in court hearings, and prepare cases for trial.
- Trial Preparation: Collaborate with assigned legal assistance to develop case strategies and prepare for trial, including witness preparation and evidence presentation.
- Legal Research and Writing: Conduct legal research and draft briefs, motions, and memoranda.
- Client Relations: Maintain regular communication with clients to provide case updates, set expectations, and guide them through the litigation process.
- Settlement Negotiations: Engage in settlement negotiations with opposing counsel, ensuring that outcomes align with clients’ best interests.
- Jurisdictional Compliance: Ensure all filings, pleadings, and court submissions comply with the procedural rules of Wyoming courts.
Qualifications and Skills
- Licenses: Must be currently licensed to practice law in the state of Wyoming.
- Experience: 2-3 years of personal injury litigation experience.
- Litigation Expertise: Strong knowledge of personal injury law, with demonstrated experience in all phases of litigation, including trials.
- Client Focus: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong client relationships.
- Organizational Skills: Highly organized and able to manage multiple cases in a fast-paced legal environment.
- Negotiation Skills: Proven ability to negotiate favorable settlements.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency with case management software and litigation support tools.
- Bilingual: Fluency in Spanish is preferred but not required.
Why Join Slocumb Law Firm?
At Slocumb Law Firm, LLC we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and supportive environment where attorneys are encouraged to excel. We offer full autonomy over cases, more litigation trial opportunities and great earnings potential.
