Pre-litigation Attorney

Socket.dev; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

PTO & holidays

401K with match

Medical/Dental/Vision

Supplemental benefits

Performance reviews

Job summary

Kanner & Pintaluga in Houston, TX seeks an attorney to represent clients, meet with them, discuss cases, and pursue favorable outcomes. You will provide updates and coordinate with insurers regarding claims, demands, and offers.

The ideal candidate holds a JD, is admitted to Texas Bar in good standing, and demonstrates superb negotiation and communication skills. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred; ability to work independently and in a team environment is valued.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school required.
• Member of the Texas Bar in good standing.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients to discuss their case and build trust.
• Provide clients with case updates and status with insurers.
• Negotiate settlements and advise on claims, demands, and offers.

Skills

Texas Bar

Bilingual EN/ES

Negotiation

Communication

Client counseling

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Founded in 2003, Kanner & Pintaluga is a NLJ500 and Mid-Market Pro 50 law firm that has recovered over $1 billion for property damage and personal injury clients nationwide. With nearly 100 lawyers and more than 30 offices throughout the Central and southeastern United States, our primary goal is to achieve the most favorable outcome for our clients, who have the absolute right to receive the maximum compensation for their damages.

POSITION SUMMARY:

In this role, you will see that our clients receive the best care and obtain excellent results. Attorneys are expected to meet with clients to discuss their case, show compassion and empathy, and demonstrate an ability to earn their trust, confidence and respect. They will also provide clients with updates and communicate with insurance companies from time to time regarding status of claims, demands and offers.

REQUIREMENTS & SKILLS:

• Full-time
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
• Member of the Texas Bar and in good standing.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred
• Experience in knowing how to evaluate claims, etc.
• Superb negotiation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Have a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to work independently in an office environment
• Team-oriented

FIRM BENEFITS

The Firm offers a competitive benefits package for our full-time employees and their families. Here is a summary of our benefits (the list is not all-inclusive):

• Competitive Wage
• Paid Time Off, Holiday, Bereavement, and Sick Time
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan with Firm match
• Group Medical/Dental/Vision Plans
• Employer-Covered Supplemental Benefits
• Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
• Annual Performance Reviews

Equal Opportunity Statement

Kanner & Pintaluga is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Kanner & Pintaluga retains the right to change, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time — in its sole discretion. Employment is at will.

E-Verify

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the I-9 Form.