Personal Injury Attorney

Lewis Law Firm; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lewis Law Firm seeks an experienced Personal Injury Pre-Litigation/Litigation Attorney to join our team in Rock Hill, SC. The ideal candidate handles cases from start to finish, demonstrates strong ethics, organization, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while receiving mentorship from senior lawyers.

Responsibilities include meeting clients, researching case law, negotiating with insurers, drafting pleadings, and representing clients at hearings.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of personal injury experience.
• Active SC Bar license in good standing.
• Dual SC/NC license preferred.
• Knowledge of pre-litigation and litigation processes.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication.
• Ability to manage multiple matters with deadlines.
• Proficiency with case management software.

Responsibilities

• Meet with prospective clients to evaluate claims and provide legal advice.
• Research case law, liability, insurance policies, and medical records.
• Communicate with clients, insurers, witnesses, and defense counsel.
• Manage case files and update status in the CMS.
• Negotiate claims with adjusters and defense counsel.
• Represent clients at hearings, trials, and depositions.
• Draft and revise pleadings, motions, and discovery responses.

Skills

Client-focused

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Organization

Self-motivated

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

SC Bar Admission

Job description

The Lewis Law Firm is seeking an experienced and client-focused attorney to join our team as a Personal Injury Pre-Litigation/Litigation Attorney. The ideal candidate for this position has a strong work ethic, exceptional problem-solving skills, and is comfortable working in a fast-paced workplace. Successful candidates will also possess a high degree of self-motivation, organization and self-sufficiency while also being able to receive mentoring, training, and supervision from senior lawyers within the firm.

Job Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

The primary responsibility for this role is to handle a variety of personal injury cases from start to finish by performing the below job duties (this is not a comprehensive list):

• Meet with prospective clients to evaluate potential personal injury claims and provide legal advice accordingly, all the while maintaining the highest level of compassion and empathy;
• Research case law, potential liability, insurance policies/ coverages, medical expenses, medical records, and other evidence relevant to the case;
• Communicate with clients, insurance company adjusters, witnesses/ expert witnesses, medical providers, and defense counsel at various stages throughout the case;
• Review and monitor cases to ensure that the client(s) receive outstanding service and necessary work is being performed by support staff;
• Handle escalated calls that require attorney communication;
• Document and update the status of all case files in the case management system;
• Negotiate claims with insurance adjusters and defense counsel;
• Strategize ways to maximize value of cases for client(s);
• Support attorneys and staff within the pre-litigation and litigation team (paralegals/ case managers, legal assistants, litigation paralegals, and legal secretaries);
• Represent the client at hearings, trials, mediations, depositions, and litigation;
• Draft, review, and modify claims, motions, discovery responses, demand letters, pleadings, subpoenas, memorandums, and other legal documents.

Qualifications Include (but are not limited to):

• 3+ year(s) of personal injury experience;
• Admitted to South Carolina State Bar with an active license in “good standing;”
• Dual South Carolina and North Carolina licensed preferred;
• Knowledge and understanding of pre-litigation and litigation process;
• Must possess analytical, legal research and writing skills;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Excellent oral and written communications skills;
• Ability to thrive in a high-paced environment, requiring exceptional organizational skills, juggling client matters, while adhering to strict deadlines;
• Must be computer proficient;
• Strong ethics and client care;
• Adheres to the Firm's Code of Conduct, company policies, and operating principles.