Claims Attorney

The Rizzuto Law Firm; Uniondale (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rizzuto Law Firm in Uniondale, New York, is seeking an empathic and experienced personal injury attorney to help clients find justice and compensation. The ideal candidate will handle cases from start to finish with support from a skilled team.

Responsibilities include representing clients at mediations and trials, conducting legal research, and managing case files. Candidates should possess a state license to practice law, at least three years of personal injury litigation experience, and a passion for helping others.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of personal injury litigation or trial experience.
• Up-to-date knowledge of personal injury law and medical terminology.
• Proficiency in computers.

Responsibilities

• Appear as legal counsel on clients’ behalf at mediations and trials.
• Research case law and gather evidence relevant to cases.
• Communicate with clients and medical providers for information.
• Evaluate potential personal injury claims and provide legal advice.
• Record and update the status of all case files.
• Manage a team of 3 personal injury paralegals.

Skills

Personal injury law expertise

Trial experience

Superb drafting skills

Research skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

State license to practice law

State Bar Association membership

Job description

Our firm is growing, and we’re looking for an empathic, experienced personal injury attorney to help clients find justice and compensation for their injuries. You’ll handle the case file from start to finish with support from our team of highly skilled legal professionals. You should have excellent credentials, a minimum of 3 years of successful personal injury litigation along with trial case experience, and an authentic passion for helping people.

Responsibilities

• Appear as legal counsel on the clients’ behalf at mediations, trials, hearings, depositions, and litigation
• Research case law and premises liability, and gather insurance policies, medical expenses, medical records, and other evidence relevant to the case
• Communicate with clients, expert witnesses, insurance company adjusters, supporting witnesses, and medical providers to gather information
• Evaluate potential personal injury claims and provide legal advice to prospective clients accordingly
• Record and update the status of all case files in the case management system
• Client intakes
• Assemble demand packages for insurance carriers
• Settlement negotiations
• Court appearances, depositions
• Manage a team of 3 personal injury paralegals

Qualifications

• Up-to-date knowledge of personal injury law, tort law, wrongful death, civil and family law, medical terminology, and medical malpractice
• State license to practice law and State Bar Association membership
• A minimum of 3 years of personal injury litigation or trial experience in medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, or civil litigation
• Superb drafting, research, negotiation, and communication skills
• Proficiency in computers

Compensation

$100,000 – $150,000 per year plus bonuses yearly.