Pre-Litigation Associate - Personal Injury

Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine in Englewood, CO is seeking a full-time Personal Injury Pre-Litigation Attorney with 3-5 years of experience. The role involves managing cases from inception to resolution, negotiating settlements, and drafting pleadings.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical, research, and writing skills, must be licensed to practice law (Colorado preferred), and collaboration with clients, senior attorneys, and staff is essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in Personal Injury Pre-Litigation case management.
• Strong analytical, legal research, and writing skills.
• License to practice law is mandatory; Colorado license preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Ability to collaborate with clients, senior attorneys, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage personal injury cases from inception through resolution.
• Negotiate settlements on clients' behalf when appropriate.
• Draft and modify pleadings, demands, and other documents.
• Conduct case research and review medical records.
• Coordinate with senior attorneys and staff to develop case strategies.
• Maintain organized case documentation in the firm’s case management system.

Skills

Analytical skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Client communication

Team collaboration

Spanish language

Education

Graduate Degree

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: ENGLEWOOD, CO 80112, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Graduate Degree, Salary Range: $105,000.00 - $120,000.00 Salary/year, Job Category: Legal, 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

Qualifications: 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