Attorney

Loyd J Bourgeois Injury & Accident Lawyer; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and holidays

Health insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Loyd J Bourgeois Injury & Accident Lawyer in Luling, LA is seeking a detail-oriented Pre-Litigation Attorney to manage personal injury matters from intake through settlement. You will work directly with clients and coordinate with staff in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

The role requires a JD licensed in Louisiana with 2+ years of PI experience; you will help move cases efficiently while maintaining confidentiality and high professional standards.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree, Louisiana license and in good standing.
• 2+ years of personal injury experience, preferably pre-litigation.
• Strong client communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team.
• In-office work environment with professional conduct and confidentiality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage pre-litigation personal injury cases from intake through settlement with case staff.
• Conduct client consultations and evaluate liability, damages, and treatment to determine strategy.
• Review police, medical records, witness statements, and insurance coverage.
• Negotiate pre-litigation settlements and communicate offers to clients.
• Coordinate settlement finalization, lien resolution, and disbursement preparation.

Skills

Client communication

Independent work

Deadline management

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

J.D. degree, LA license

Job description

Salary: $90,000 - 125,000 Annually, Depending on Experience

Location: Luling, LA (Greater New Orleans)

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About Loyd J Bourgeois Injury & Accident Lawyer

We’re not just another law firm; we’re a team of passionate professionals committed to advocating for individuals who have been injured in accidents. We build lasting relationships with our clients and take pride in being approachable, responsive, and deeply human in everything we do. We listen first, communicate with empathy, and follow through—because no one should have to navigate the legal system or battle bureaucracy alone. We practice and offer work-life balance to our employees - we are parents, and we get the balance that is needed!

As a growing tech-driven firm, we hold client experience and results to a high priority - we genuinely care about the people we serve. Our mission is simple: to secure fair compensation for our clients—and we’ve been doing that successfully for years. We are seeking a detail-oriented Pre-Litigation Attorney who can take ownership of personal injury matters, work directly with clients, and confidently move cases from intake through settlement in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. To learn more, visit our website: www.ljblegal.com.

• 15 total PTO days (2 weeks of vacation + 1 week of sick time on a pro-rata basis based on start date) + firm-observed holidays
• 100% paid health insurance for the employee + 25% paid health insurance for dependents
• Life insurance
• A 401(k) plan with a firm match
• Potential for an annual discretionary performance bonus

Responsibilities:

• Manage pre-litigation personal injury cases from initial intake through settlement, collaborating with case managers, attorneys, and other team members
• Conduct client consultations and evaluate liability, damages, medical treatment, case value, and legal strategy to determine appropriate case approach
• Investigate claims by reviewing police reports, medical records, witness statements, insurance coverage, including UM coverage, and other relevant evidence
• Review and approve demand packages and supporting documentation
• Negotiate pre-litigation settlements and communicate settlement offers, recommendations, and legal guidance to clients
• Direct settlement finalization, lien resolution, settlement documentation, and disbursement preparation with support from case staff
• Identify cases that should proceed to litigation and coordinate a smooth transition to the litigation team
• Maintain accurate case records, deadlines, and communications using firm systems
• Ensure compliance with applicable legal standards, ethical rules, and firm policies

Requirements:

• A JD degree, licensed to practice law in Louisiana, and in good standing
• 2+ years of experience in personal injury, preferably focused on pre-litigation matters
• A strong understanding of personal injury claims, medical records, damages, insurance, and settlement processes
• Strong client communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team
• Reliable, professional, and committed to an in-office work environment
• Credible and discreet, high level of integrity, ability to work with confidential and privileged information
• Ability to prioritize and meet multiple and competing deadlines

Bonus Experience:

• Experience with lien resolution and settlement disbursements
• Experience with Filevine and/or Case Status
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and is not representative of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Loyd J Bourgeois Injury & Accident Lawyer is an equal opportunity employer. The position is located in the firm’s Luling, LA office. Relocation Assistance is not offered for this position. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.