Personal Injury Attorney – Pre-Litigation & Litigation

Bernheim Kelley Injury Lawyers | RealJustice.com; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Bernheim Kelley Injury Lawyers in Nashville seeks an experienced Personal Injury Attorney to manage pre-litigation and litigation matters, handling cases from intake through settlement and trial preparation. You will engage directly with clients, assess liability and damages, and develop strategic case plans in a collaborative, results-driven environment.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of personal injury experience, strong negotiation and advocacy skills, and a proven ability to independently

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Active Tennessee Bar license in good standing.
• 3–5 years of personal injury experience, including pre‑litigation and litigation.
• Experience independently managing a PI caseload.
• Strong negotiation, legal writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience handling depositions, mediations, and court proceedings.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage deadlines.
• Client-focused mindset with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Trial experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Pre‑Litigation: Manage caseload from intake through settlement and evaluation.
• Evaluate liability, damages, medical records, and insurance coverage.
• Develop case strategies to maximize client recovery.
• Prepare and review demand packages and negotiate settlements with insurers.
• Communicate regularly with clients, medical providers, and adjusters.
• Litigation: Handle cases through the litigation process.
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses.
• Conduct and defend depositions; attend hearings and mediations.
• Develop litigation strategies and prepare cases for trial.
• Collaborate with paralegals and support staff for effective case management.

Skills

Negotiation

Oral Advocacy

Legal Writing

Client Communication

Case Management

Deposition Handling

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Active Tennessee Bar license

Job description

Personal Injury Attorney – Pre‑Litigation & Litigation (Hybrid Role)

We are a growing personal injury law firm seeking a motivated, experienced Personal Injury Attorney to join our Nashville team.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both pre‑litigation and litigation, with the ability to independently manage personal injury cases from initial evaluation through settlement, litigation, and trial preparation.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who enjoys direct client interaction, strategic case management, negotiation, and advocacy while working in a collaborative, results‑driven environment.

We're seeking an attorney who is proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable taking ownership of cases. The successful candidate will demonstrate sound legal judgment, a commitment to exceptional client service, and the ability to balance efficient case resolution with aggressive advocacy when litigation is necessary.

Compensation: Commensurate with experience

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active Tennessee Bar license in good standing.
• 3–5 years of personal injury experience preferred, including both pre‑litigation and litigation.
• Experience independently managing a personal injury caseload.
• Strong negotiation, legal writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience handling depositions, mediations, and court proceedings.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Client-focused mindset with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Trial experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Pre‑Litigation
• Manage a caseload of personal injury matters from intake through settlement.
• Evaluate liability, damages, medical records, and insurance coverage.
• Develop case strategies to maximize client recovery.
• Prepare and review demand packages and negotiate settlements with insurance carriers.
• Communicate regularly with clients, medical providers, and insurance adjusters.
• Litigation
• Handle personal injury cases throughout the litigation process.
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and responses.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Attend hearings, mediations, and settlement conferences.
• Develop litigation strategies and prepare cases for trial.
• Collaborate with paralegals and support staff to ensure effective case management.