Personal Injury Associate Attorney — Own Your Caseload

MOOREHEAD LEGAL LLC; Pikesville (MD); On-site; USD 117,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate $100 per hour

Full-time W-2 position (30+ hours per週

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Ongoing professional development and C

Direct access to Managing Attorney

Job summary

Moorehead Legal LLC is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney to manage an active personal injury caseload and steer strategy from evaluation to resolution. The role involves evaluating case value, approving settlements, and negotiating with insurers, supported by a full case management team in a pre-litigation workflow.

Based in Pikesville, MD, this on-site position offers a strong pipeline of matters, collaboration with a dedicated team, and opportunities for growth through training and

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to the Maryland Bar in good standing.
• Minimum 4+ years handling personal injury matters, including auto accidents and slip and fall cases.
• Proven experience evaluating case value and negotiating settlements directly with insurance carriers.
• In-depth knowledge of personal injury claims processes, damages, medical terminology, and insurance practices.
• Strong ability to review and analyze medical records and billing and to verify economic damages.
• Proficiency in legal software (Clio, ProLaw, MyCase) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written/verbal communication and client interaction skills, with a professional and empathetic manner.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate liability, damages, and case value on personal injury files, including auto accidents and slip and falls.
• Set and adjust the legal strategy on each matter as the file develops.
• Review and approve settlement demand packages before they are issued.
• Negotiate directly with insurance adjusters to secure optimal pre-litigation settlements.
• Counsel clients on offers, lien exposure, and net recovery, including difficult conversations.
• Monitor statutes of limitations, provider liens, and case deadlines across the caseload.
• Provide legal guidance to case managers and support staff, and keep files moving through each stage.
• Identify files that will not resolve pre-suit and refer them to outside litigation counsel with a complete, well-documented file.
• Maintain accurate, current documentation in Clio and practice in full compliance with the Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct.

Skills

Negotiation

Legal judgment

Client communication

Organizational skills

Independent & collaborative

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Admitted to Maryland Bar

Tools

Clio

ProLaw

MyCase

Microsoft Office

Job description

Moorehead Legal LLC is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney to manage an active personal injury caseload and steer strategy from evaluation to resolution. The role involves evaluating case value, approving settlements, and negotiating with insurers, supported by a full case management team in a pre-litigation workflow.

Based in Pikesville, MD, this on-site position offers a strong pipeline of matters, collaboration with a dedicated team, and opportunities for growth through training and