Job Description

ProspectBlue has partnered with a law firm in Richmond, VA and is seeking a dedicated and skilled Personal Injury Attorney to join their legal team. The ideal candidate will have 3 years of relevant experience and will be handling the case file from start to settlement with support from a team of highly skilled support professionals and includes managing all phases of the pre- litigation stage including the investigation, critical deadline review, demand review and submission and negotiation. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to: 

• Represent Personal Injury clients through all phases of pre- litigation. 
• Handle personal injury case files from start to settlement. 
• Review incident summary and file upon case assignment to assess for serious injury. 
• Assess the value of all cases  by the 30-day mark. 
• Monthly file reviews. 
• Draft, review, and modify claims, motions, discovery responses, demand letters, pleadings, subpoenas, memorandums, and other legal documents.  
• Meet all pre-litigation and litigation filing deadlines. 
• Return client phone calls and correspondence within 48-hours. 
• Respond to all questions and requests from paralegal within 48 hours. 
• 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. 
• Review all liens and expenses prior to settlement disbursement to client. 
• Represent the client at mediations, interpleader hearings, wrongful death hearings and minor settlement hearings.  
• Assume any additional pre-litigation or litigation duties that may be assigned. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES 

• High level of interpersonal and customer service experience and skills.  
• Effective communication skills with clients, courts, insurance providers, and firm employees at all levels. 
• Proven ability in the understanding of medical terminology, personal injury/tort law, and wrongful death. 
• Excellent organizational skills, with a demonstrated ability to organize, plan, research and prioritize multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment, with good attention to detail. 
• Ability to work autonomously and understand when the Practice Manager needs to be involved in decision making. 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion, good judgment, and negotiation skills. Sensitivity to problems or challenges - The ability to identify when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong, with the skill to effectively communicate with clients in a professional, consultative manner. 
• Deductive Reasoning – The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce sensible and reasonable answers. 
• Oral Comprehension – The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through written and verbal communication. 
• Effective decision making – The ability to analyze information, evaluate results, and implement the best solution to solve problems or challenges. 
• Self-motivated, with a dedication to keeping up to date professionally, and applying new knowledge to the job. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctorate from ABA approved law school. 
• Membership in the State Bar Association and a state license to practice law is mandatory. 
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in personal injury practice is preferred. 
• Highly efficient with computer software (Microsoft Office applications Excel, Word) 
• Knowledge and experience with other relevant forms of data technology software. 
• Ability to successfully pass a background check and other pre-employment screenings.