Lead PI Attorney - Trial-Ready, Client-Focused

Socket.dev; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Personal Injury Attorney in Louisiana to manage a caseload from evaluation through settlement or trial. You will own case strategy, drive litigation, and serve as the primary client contact with a proactive, paperless workflow.

The role includes leading depositions, negotiating with insurance adjusters, and coordinating with a case manager and paralegal to move cases efficiently while upholding the highest ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active admission to the Louisiana State Bar and in good standing.
• Experience handling personal injury matters through resolution.
• Working knowledge of Louisiana civil procedure, prescription periods, and insurance coverage issues.
• Strong written and verbal advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage a full caseload independently and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of Louisiana personal injury matters from case evaluation through resolution.
• Draft and file petitions, motions, discovery, and pretrial submissions.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, treating physicians, and experts.
• Retain and work with experts on liability, causation, damages, and life care needs.
• Appear at hearings, mediations, and trial, and prepare cases as if they will be tried.
• Direct the case manager and paralegal assigned to your files so cases move without prompting

Skills

Litigation

Client advocacy

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking a Personal Injury Attorney in Louisiana to manage a caseload from evaluation through settlement or trial. You will own case strategy, drive litigation, and serve as the primary client contact with a proactive, paperless workflow.

The role includes leading depositions, negotiating with insurance adjusters, and coordinating with a case manager and paralegal to move cases efficiently while upholding the highest ethical standards.