Personal Injury Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

401k plan

Insurance coverage

EAP

Professional development

Firm swag

Community involvement

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Lincoln, Nebraska seeks an experienced Personal Injury Attorney to advocate for injured clients, manage cases from intake to resolution.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of PI litigation experience, a JD, and licensure in NE/IA/KS, with strong negotiation, research, and courtroom skills. This is a full-time position with opportunities for complex case work and collaboration.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active license in Nebraska, Iowa, and/or Kansas.
• 3–5 years of personal injury litigation experience.
• Proven track record of successful case outcomes.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience with case management software.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough case investigations and gather evidence.
• Manage a caseload from consultation to resolution.
• Draft and file legal documents.
• Negotiate settlements with insurance companies and opposing counsel.
• Prepare and present cases at trial when necessary.
• Develop tailored litigation strategies.
• Mentor junior attorneys and paralegals.
• Stay current on relevant laws and precedents.

Skills

Litigation

Negotiation

Communication

Legal research

Case management

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Personal Injury Attorney in Lincoln, Nebraska. The successful candidate will advocate for injured clients, manage personal injury cases, and achieve exceptional results through litigation and negotiation.

Duties

• Conduct thorough case investigations and gather evidence.
• Manage a caseload from consultation to resolution.
• Draft and file legal documents.
• Negotiate settlements with insurance companies and opposing counsel.
• Prepare and present cases at trial when necessary.
• Develop tailored litigation strategies.
• Stay current on relevant laws and precedents.
• Mentor junior attorneys and paralegals.
• Participate in business development activities.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in Nebraska, Iowa, and/or Kansas.
• 3-5 years of experience in personal injury litigation.
• Proven track record of successful case outcomes.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience with case management software.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with complex personal injury cases.
• Trial experience with demonstrable success.
• Record of community involvement and leadership.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

Certifications

• Active law license in Nebraska, Iowa, and/or Kansas.

Skills

• Litigation and negotiation skills.
• Strong oral and written communication.
• Case management and legal research proficiency.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Generous PTO.
• 401k plan.
• Insurance coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Professional development opportunities.
• Firm-branded swag and company events.
• Community involvement.