Pre-Litigation Associate

Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine is seeking a personal injury attorney with 3–5 years of pre-litigation experience to manage cases from inception to resolution. You will work with senior attorneys, staff, and clients to strategize and pursue optimal outcomes.

The role emphasizes strong analytical, research, and writing skills, with collaboration across teams and attention to detailed documentation in the firm’s case management system.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of Personal Injury Pre-Litigation case management experience.
• Strong analytical, legal research and writing skills.
• Ability to work with clients and collaborate with senior attorneys.
• License to practice law; Colorado license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage personal injury cases from inception through resolution.
• Negotiate settlements when appropriate.
• Conduct thorough case research and review medical records.
• Draft and modify pleadings and demand letters.
• Collaborate with legal staff to ensure effective case handling.
• Maintain organized case documentation in the firm’s system.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Case management

Education

License to practice law (Colorado preferred)

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Description

Burg Simpson attorneys manage and support personal injury matters through the pre-litigation life cycle. Our personal injury attorneys collaborate with senior attorneys, other associates, and legal staff in developing case management strategies for the best outcome for our clients.

Responsibilities of the position include:

• Manage personal injury cases from inception through resolution, ensuring timing and strategic handling of all aspects of the case


• Negotiate suitable agreements and settle on the client’s behalf when appropriate


• Conduct thorough case research, review medical records, and gather relevant information to build compelling cases


• Draft and modify legal documents, including pleading and demand letters


• Collaborate with legal staff to ensure cases are handled effectively and efficiently


• Maintain organized and updated documentation for each case in the firm’s case management system

Position requirements include:

• Attorneys with 3-5 years of experience in Personal Injury Pre-Litigation case management are encouraged to apply


• The candidate should have high level analytical and legal research and writing skills and a passion for advocating for injured parties due to the wrongful acts of another


• This position will work closely with clients, and collaborate with senior attorneys, other associates, and legal staff


• The ideal candidate should enjoy working with others and collaborating on personal injury matters to achieve the best outcome on behalf of Burg Simpson’s clients


• A license to practice law is mandatory and a license to practice in Colorado is preferred


• Bilingual (Spanish) candidates are encouraged to apply, but is not a requirement of the position