Personal Injury Attorney

Legado Talent; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Legado Talent is seeking an Associate Attorney with 0–3 years of personal injury experience to join our team. You will handle cases from intake through resolution and collaborate with paralegals and experts.

The role emphasizes strong negotiation and courtroom skills, client-centered service, and growth into complex litigation or PI tracks. You will manage a docket, draft demand letters and pleadings, conduct legal research, and track case analytics to improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction; in good standing.
• 0–3 years of practical personal injury experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a docket of personal injury matters from intake through resolution.
• Draft demand letters, pleadings, discovery requests/responses, and motions.
• Negotiate settlements with insurers or opposing counsel.
• Conduct factual investigations and gather medical records, police reports, witness statements.
• Support depositions and trial preparation as needed.

Skills

Oral advocacy

Written advocacy

Negotiation

Legal research

Client communication

Case management

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

Tools

Microsoft 365

Case management systems

Legal practice management tools

Job description

Overview: We are seeking a dedicated Associate Attorney with 0–3 years of legal experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will handle a caseload from intake through resolution, possess strong negotiation and courtroom skills, and demonstrate a client-centered approach. This role offers exposure to a broad range of PI matters, including vehicle collisions, premises liability, product liability, and medical malpractice, with opportunities for growth into complex litigation, trial practice, or specialized PI tracks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Case management: Independently manage a docket of personal injury matters from intake, through investigation, demand, settlement, mediation, and litigation as needed.
• Client communication: Maintain proactive, compassionate client contact; explain legal processes, status updates, and potential outcomes clearly.
• Investigation and evidence gathering: Conduct factual investigations, gather medical records, police reports, witness statements, and expert referrals; preserve and organize case file materials.
• Legal drafting: Prepare demand letters, settlement letters, pleadings, discovery requests/responses, motions, and other litigation documents.
• Legal research: Research substantive and procedural law relevant to causation, liability, damages, and applicable statutes of limitations.
• Negotiation and settlement: Negotiate fair settlements with insurers or opposing counsel; evaluate settlement offers and advise clients accordingly.
• Litigation support: File and manage cases in state/federal courts as appropriate; coordinate with paralegals, experts, and court staff; assist with depositions and trial preparation as needed.
• Medical/ damages focus: Assess damages (medical specials, lost wages, future care, pain and suffering) and prepare documentation to communicate value clearly.
• Case analytics: Track case metrics (settlement values, days to resolution, cost-to-recovery) and contribute to continuous process improvements.
• Compliance and ethics: Ensure adherence to legal and ethical standards, confidentiality, and applicable state bar rules.
• Professional development: Participate in CLEs, internal training, and knowledge-sharing to stay current on PI law and practice trends.

Required Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction; in good standing.
• 0–3 years of practical experience in personal injury law (plaintiff or defense) or closely related fields.
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills; ability to draft clear legal documents and negotiate effectively.
• Solid understanding of relevant statutes of limitations, evidentiary rules, and court procedures.
• Demonstrated client-service orientation and ability to manage a caseload with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency with case management systems, document management, and standard office software (Microsoft 365). Prior use of legal practice management tools is a plus.
• Team player with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally with paralegals, experts, and support staff.
• Judgment, resilience, and a commitment to ethical practice.