Associate Attorney - Pre-Litigation

Crawford Thomas Recruiting; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with 3% company match

Paid CLEs

Multi-state licensing opportunities

Job summary

Our client, a growing multi-state plaintiffs’ personal injury law firm, is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its pre-litigation team. This attorney will manage personal injury cases from initial evaluation through settlement, including client communication, medical-record review, demand preparation, and negotiations with insurance carriers.

Qualifications include a JD from an accredited law school, AZ State Bar in good standing, and 1–3 years’ PI or civil litigation experience, with strong

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona.
• 1–3 years of legal experience preferred.
• Personal injury, bodily injury, civil litigation, or insurance-defense experience preferred.
• Strong legal writing, analytical, negotiation, and client communication skills.
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Proficiency with legal research platforms and case-management software.

Responsibilities

• Manage personal injury cases from intake through settlement.
• Evaluate liability, damages, insurance coverage, and case viability.
• Communicate regularly with clients, adjusters, medical providers, and other involved parties.
• Review medical records, bills, accident reports, and supporting evidence.
• Prepare demand packages, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Negotiate settlements with insurance carriers.

Skills

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Client communication

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Tools

Legal research platforms

Case-management software

Job description

Salary $90,000–$135,000 annually, depending on experience, plus quarterly performance bonuses.

Location Mesa, Arizona

Job Type Full-time | Monday–Friday

Salary $90,000–$135,000 annually, depending on experience, plus quarterly performance bonuses.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, a 401(k) with 3% company match, paid CLEs, and multi-state licensing opportunities.

Job Summary

Our client, a growing multi-state plaintiffs’ personal injury law firm, is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its pre-litigation team. This attorney will manage personal injury cases from initial evaluation through settlement, including client communication, medical-record review, demand preparation, and negotiations with insurance carriers.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage personal injury cases from intake through settlement.
• Evaluate liability, damages, insurance coverage, and case viability.
• Communicate regularly with clients, adjusters, medical providers, and other involved parties.
• Review medical records, bills, accident reports, and supporting evidence.
• Prepare demand packages, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Negotiate settlements with insurance carriers.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona.
• One to three years of legal experience preferred.
• Personal injury, bodily injury, civil litigation, or insurance-defense experience preferred.
• Strong legal writing, analytical, negotiation, and client communication skills.
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Proficiency with legal research platforms and case-management software.

About The Company

Our client is a multi-jurisdictional plaintiffs’ personal injury law firm serving clients throughout Arizona, Utah, and Idaho. The firm handles motor vehicle accidents, catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, premises liability, facility-related claims, and other serious injury matters.

The firm offers a collaborative, people-focused environment with meaningful case ownership, experienced mentorship, professional development, and a strong commitment to work-life balance.,