Personal Injury Attorney – Pre-Litigation
Job Description
Our client, a well-established plaintiff personal injury law firm, is seeking a Pre-Litigation Attorney to join their growing team. The ideal candidate will have 1-10 years of plaintiff's personal injury pre-litigation experience. They place greater value on the quality of a candidate's experience, litigation skills, judgment, and overall fit with the team than on tenure alone. Candidates awaiting Texas Bar results may be considered as a Senior Negotiator starting at $85,000.
Position: Plaintiff Personal Injury Attorney – Pre-Litigation
Location: Houston, TX
Salary: Starting at $110K+ (DOE)
Responsibilities
- Manage and provide attorney oversight of personal injury cases throughout the pre-litigation process.
- Evaluate liability, damages, causation, insurance coverage, and potential case value.
- Develop case strategy and provide legal guidance to Case Managers and support staff.
- Review medical records, bills, accident reports, photographs, insurance documentation, and other case evidence.
- Monitor case progression and ensure matters are moving efficiently toward demand and resolution.
- Review and approve demand packages and settlement demands.
- Negotiate settlements directly with insurance adjusters and defense representatives.
- Evaluate settlement offers and advise clients regarding settlement recommendations.
- Maintain regular client communication regarding significant case developments.
- Identify cases requiring litigation and assist with an effective transition to the Litigation Department.
- Monitor statutes of limitation and other critical deadlines.
- Maintain accurate and timely case documentation in Filevine.
- Work closely with the Supervisory Pre-Litigation Attorney, Case Managers, Legal Assistants, and firm leadership.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
- Active Texas Bar license and in good standing.
- Prior Personal Injury experience required.
- Plaintiff-side PI and pre-litigation experience strongly preferred.
- Strong settlement negotiation and case valuation experience.
- Ability to manage a high-volume caseload.
- Strong communication, leadership, organization, and negotiation skills.
- Filevine experience preferred.
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