Experienced Personal Injury Attorney

Griffith Law Group PLLC; Franklin (TN); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with up to 5% matching

10 days vacation, increasing year to y

CLE allowance

Trial/Case Management Training

Job summary

Griffith Law Group PLLC in Franklin, TN seeks an experienced personal injury attorney to join a growing practice. The firm handles motor vehicle, premises liability, dog bite and wrongful death cases and emphasizes aggressive representation with excellent client service.

The ideal candidate is Tennessee-licensed with at least 3 years of personal injury experience, excellent communication and writing skills, and the ability to manage high-volume, complex litigation.

Qualifications

• Licensed in Tennessee.
• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited U.S. law school with strong academics.
• Personal Injury Law experience of at least 3 years.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong legal research, writing, problem-solving, organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage high-volume, complex litigation.
• Hungry desire to hone your skill and craft into becoming a superior trial lawyer.

Responsibilities

• Informing and educating clients of the phases of a case using exceptional customer service skills.
• Organizing and working files using our case management software Filevine.
• Evaluating potential cases and meeting with injury parties to discuss their claims.
• Managing and guiding your case manager(s) regarding medical records, insurance correspondence, and client contact.
• Communicating with insurance companies regarding liability questions and settlement.
• Reviewing and analyzing medical records to make decisions on case direction and value.
• Meeting with medical doctors to understand client’s injuries and future needs.
• Drafting and filing legal pleadings such as complaints, motions and briefs.
• Drafting and finalizing discovery responses as well as resolving discovery disputes with opposing counsel.
• Legal research and writing.
• Appearing in court for case management conferences and for motion practice.
• Preparing for and taking depositions of parties and medical doctors; and
• Preparing for and attending mediations as well as trying cases in front of a jury

Skills

Communication skills

Legal research

Writing

Time management

Organizational skills

Client service

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Licensed in Tennessee

Tools

Filevine

Job description

Founded in 2016, GriffithLaw was created with the vision of providing superior legal services with excellent customer service that compels our clients to become raving fans of our firm. Over the past ten years, the firm has grown into one of the premier litigation firms in middle Tennessee handling personal injury and wrongful death cases including motor vehicle, premises liability, and dog bite cases. GriffithLaw is seeking an experienced Attorney to join our growing personal injury firm. We are looking for motivated individuals who enjoy a fast-paced environment and are hungry to learn to be confident, fantastic litigators. We are looking for a warm, good-hearted person who aligns with our core values: Honesty and Integrity, Excellent Client Communication, Superior Legal Services, and a Team-First Attitude. We are looking for someone motivated to help people and learn the ins and outs of personal injury litigation on their way to becoming a superior trial attorney.

Qualifications

• Licensed in Tennessee;
• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited U.S. law school as well as a strong academic background;
• Personal Injury Law Experience of at least 3 years.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills;
• Strong legal research, writing, problem-solving, organizational, time management, and communication skills
• Ability to manage high-volume, complex litigation;
• Hungry desire to hone your skill and craft into becoming a superior trial lawyer;

Responsibilities

• Informing and educating clients of the phases of a case using exceptional customer service skills;
• Organizing and working files using our case management software Filevine;
• Evaluating potential cases and meeting with injuries parties to discuss their claims;
• Managing and guiding your case manager(s) regarding medical records, insurance correspondence, and client contact;
• Communicating with insurance companies regarding liability questions and settlement;
• Reviewing and analyzing medical records to make decisions on case direction and value;
• Meeting with medical doctors to understand client’s injuries and future needs;
• Drafting and filing legal pleadings such complaints, motions and briefs;
• Drafting and finalizing discovery responses as well as resolving discovery disputes with opposing counsel;
• Legal research and writing;
• Appearing in court for case management conferences and for motion practice;
• Preparing for and taking depositions of parties and medical doctors; and
• Preparing for and attending mediations as well as trying cases in front of a jury

Benefits

• Full time position;
• Ability to work from home part-time;
• Salary based on level of skill and experience plus bonus opportunities
• Health Insurance;
• 401(k) with up to 5% matching;
• 10 days of vacation, increasing year to year;
• CLE fee allowance; and
• Trial/Case Management Training