Fire Injury Pre-Suit Attorney

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.; Orlando, Winter Park (FL, FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan, P.A. seeks a Pre-Suit Attorney to join the Product Liability and Fire group in Orlando. The role centers on vetting, developing, and positioning cases for litigation, with responsibilities spanning case evaluation, investigation oversight, causation analysis, and client engagement.

The attorney will collaborate with attorneys, investigators, and staff to maximize case value and ensure readiness for filing. A J.D. and active license in at least one jurisdiction are required.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to exercise sound legal judgment across a high-volume docket.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with attorneys, investigators, and case staff.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and screen pre-suit product liability and fire matters for exposure, injury, and jurisdiction.
• Oversee pre-suit investigation and medical review to inform claim viability.
• Guide causation and liability analysis; identify evidentiary gaps and weaknesses.
• Serve as primary attorney contact for clients during the pre-suit phase, managing expectations.
• Prepare cases for transition to litigation with a clear strategy and witnesses.

Skills

Legal judgment

Communication skills

Client engagement

Team collaboration

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

At Morgan & Morgan, the work we do matters. For millions of Americans, we’re their last line of defense against insurance companies, large corporations or defective goods. From attorneys in all 50 states, to client support staff, creative marketing to operations teams, every member of our firm has a key role to play in the winning fight for consumer rights. Our over 6,000 employees are all united by one mission: For the People.

Opportunity Overview
We are seeking a Pre-Suit Attorney to join our Product Liability and Fire group. This critical role
sits at the frontlines of client engagement, case selection, and litigation readiness. You will be
responsible for effectively vetting, fully developing, and strategically positioning cases for
litigation. You will evaluate potential claims, oversee pre-suit investigation and medical review,
guide causation and liability analysis, and ensure cases are strategically positioned before filing.
This role is crucial for maximizing case value, minimizing downstream inefficiencies, and
informing decisions regarding matter retention and referral.

Responsibilities

• Case Evaluation & Screening. Evaluate Product Liability and Fire intakes and matters to assess product exposure, injury severity, causation viability, SOL, and jurisdictional considerations. Make retain, refer, or decline recommendations consistent with firm and litigation-specific criteria.
• Causation & Liability Analysis. Oversee pre-suit investigation activity, directing activity to gather facts and information to inform claim viability, analyzing general and specific causation issues, and identifying evidentiary gaps and weaknesses in a potential claim.
• Client Engagement. Serve as the primary attorney point of contact for clients during the pre-suit phase. Serve as a trusted partner for clients to clarify facts, manage expectations, and ensure a high-quality client experience.
• Litigation Readiness & Handoff. Prepare cases for transition to litigation by identifying strengths and vulnerabilities, outlining key witnesses, and partnering with litigation counsel to ensure continuity of strategy and factual understanding.
• Process Discipline & Continuous Improvement. Maintain accurate case documentation and data integrity in firm systems.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school; licensed and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• 1+ years of legal experience, with plaintiff-side litigation experience preferred
• Ability to exercise sound legal judgment across a high-volume docket
• Understanding of product-liability theories and causation analysis preferred, but not required
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with attorneys, investigators, and case staff
• Strong written and verbal communication skill

Morgan & Morgan is a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting the people, not the powerful. This success starts with our staff. For full-time employees, we offer an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and paid holidays.

• medical and dental insurance
• 401(k) plan
• paid time off
• paid holidays

Morgan & Morgan provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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