Personal Injury Attorney

Synectics Inc.; Tukwila (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Synectics Inc. in Washington State seeks a Personal Injury Associate Attorney to manage cases from pre-litigation through litigation, develop trial and settlement strategies, and provide clear, compassionate client communication.

You will handle SGAL matters, prepare court documents, appear in court, review settlements for minors, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to advance cases toward resolution.

Qualifications

• Active membership in good standing with the Washington State Bar Association is required.
• Strong legal writing, research, analytical, and case strategy skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally, clearly, and compassionately with clients.
• Comfortable appearing in court and independently handling hearings when appropriate.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities.
• Sound professional judgment, attention to detail, and personal accountability.
• Interest in developing expertise in personal injury litigation, settlement negotiations, and client advocacy.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary legal team.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned personal injury cases as they transition into litigation.
• Handle Settlement Guardian ad Litem (SGAL) matters from appointment through completion.
• Prepare, review, and file SGAL reports, declarations, proposed orders, and related court documents.
• Attend and present at minor settlement approval hearings.
• Coordinate with clients, parents or guardians, court personnel, attorneys, and other parties to finalize settlements involving minors.
• Ensure minor settlement proceeds comply with blocked-account requirements, court approval procedures, and documentation requirements.
• Appear at hearings, motion calendars, status conferences, settlement approval hearings, and other court proceedings.
• Handle motor vehicle infraction matters, including citation review, client counseling, negotiations, written submissions, and court appearances.
• Assist with pre-litigation personal injury cases, including liability analysis, insurance coverage evaluation, medical record review, demand analysis, and settlement strategy.
• Communicate with insurance adjusters, defense counsel, medical providers, and clients to advance cases toward resolution.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, negotiators, demand writers, and support staff to ensure efficient case management and high-quality client service.

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Case strategy

Courtroom advocacy

Client communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Job description

We are seeking a Personal Injury Associate Attorney to join a growing personal injury practice in Washington State. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney looking to develop litigation, negotiation, client communication, and case strategy skills within a collaborative and supportive team. The role involves managing personal injury cases, handling minor settlement approval matters, appearing in court, and supporting both pre-litigation and litigation matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned personal injury cases as they transition into litigation.
• Handle Settlement Guardian ad Litem (SGAL) matters from appointment through completion.
• Prepare, review, and file SGAL reports, declarations, proposed orders, and related court documents.
• Attend and present at minor settlement approval hearings.
• Coordinate with clients, parents or guardians, court personnel, attorneys, and other parties to finalize settlements involving minors.
• Ensure minor settlement proceeds comply with blocked-account requirements, court approval procedures, and documentation requirements.
• Appear at hearings, motion calendars, status conferences, settlement approval hearings, and other court proceedings.
• Handle motor vehicle infraction matters, including citation review, client counseling, negotiations, written submissions, and court appearances.
• Assist with pre-litigation personal injury cases, including liability analysis, insurance coverage evaluation, medical record review, demand analysis, and settlement strategy.
• Communicate with insurance adjusters, defense counsel, medical providers, and clients to advance cases toward resolution.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, negotiators, demand writers, and support staff to ensure efficient case management and high-quality client service.

Qualifications

• Active membership in good standing with the Washington State Bar Association required.
• Strong legal writing, research, analytical, and case strategy skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally, clearly, and compassionately with clients.
• Comfortable appearing in court and independently handling hearings when appropriate.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities.
• Sound professional judgment, attention to detail, and personal accountability.
• Interest in developing expertise in personal injury litigation, settlement negotiations, and client advocacy.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary legal team.