Maryland Pre-Litigation Lawyer – Personal Injury Strategy

Evolving Solution Services; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Employer-paid life insurance

Telemedicine and counseling services

Flexible paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) with employer match after six个月

Employer-provided technology/equipment

Job summary

Poulin | Willey is seeking a Pre-Litigation Lawyer to join our growing personal injury team. The role involves legal oversight, strategy, and risk assessment in early case development, with a requirement for an active Maryland Bar license in good standing.

You will evaluate liability, damages, and insurance coverage across cases, guiding the Foundation team on strategy, documentation, and next steps, while pursuing opportunities for early settlement and ensuring timely compliance with deadlines.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active license and Maryland in good standing.
• Experience in personal injury pre-litigation, litigation, insurance defense, or claims strategy.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and client relationship skills.
• Strong knowledge of personal injury law, insurance coverage, liability, damages, liens, and UM/UIM claims.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal oversight and strategy during early case development.
• Evaluate liability, damages, insurance coverage, and overall case value to maximize client outcomes.
• Guide Foundation team on case strategy, documentation, evidence collection, and next steps.
• Review insurance policies, UM/UIM claims, liens, and coverage issues affecting case value.
• Monitor medical treatment progression and determine positions for demand, negotiation, or litigation.
• Maintain timely communications with clients and provide legal guidance within 24 hours.
• Pursue early settlement opportunities and participate in negotiations.
• Decide when cases should transition to litigation and provide strategic recommendations.
• Monitor statutes of limitations and other critical deadlines.
• Identify deficiencies and direct corrective action, coordinating with leadership and cross-functional teams.

Job description

Poulin | Willey is seeking a Pre-Litigation Lawyer to join our growing personal injury team. The role involves legal oversight, strategy, and risk assessment in early case development, with a requirement for an active Maryland Bar license in good standing.

You will evaluate liability, damages, and insurance coverage across cases, guiding the Foundation team on strategy, documentation, and next steps, while pursuing opportunities for early settlement and ensuring timely compliance with deadlines.