Pre-Litigation Attorney

The Crash Team; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

The Crash Team in Texas seeks an attorney to join our experienced litigation group, handling a heavy caseload and delivering quality research and writing for a large, diverse client base.

The ideal candidate has a JD, active license, 2+ years in plaintiff personal injury, and proven negotiation skills. Proficiency in Westlaw/Lexis and MS Office is expected, with strong drafting and courtroom abilities.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and active license to practice
• Minimum 2 years in a plaintiff personal injury firm
• Experience negotiating personal injury claims
• Ability to understand medical records and treatment
• Strong legal research using Westlaw/Lexis
• Ability to manage a docket and supervise staff
• Excellent verbal and written communication

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel and analyze client needs to identify solutions and determine case strategies
• Manage case managers and legal assistants in connection with keeping track of case progression
• Draft correspondence and review demands
• Negotiate the best outcome for clients
• Perform legal research
• Argue motions in court on behalf of clients during legal proceedings
• Draft pleadings, briefs, and motions
• Oversee paralegals, law clerks, and administrative staff
• Determine case strategies and solutions to serve clients’ needs after analysis
• Draft correspondence, legal pleadings, motions, and briefs

Skills

Decision making

Public speaking

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Medical records understanding

Legal research

Microsoft Office

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Tools

Westlaw

Lexis

Job description

We are seeking an attorney who can provide quality legal services to our large, diverse client base. Our ideal candidate will work passionately and effectively alongside our senior partners and staff to ensure a successful outcome for clients. Contact us today if you have outstanding research and writing skills, can handle a heavy caseload, and are comfortable using today’s legal software!

Compensation: $110,000+ and bonus eligible

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school;
• Active license to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction;
• Prior experience working for a plaintiff personal injury law firm for a minimum of 2 years is required;
• Prior experience negotiating personal injury claims required;
• Decision-making, public speaking, problem-solving, interpersonal skills, and communication skills are a must;
• Must be able to understand medical records and medical treatment;
• Must understand the nuances in commercial cases;
• Must be able to do legal research for complex issues;
• Must be able to handle a docket with minimal supervision;
• Must be able to effectively manage a team of legal assistants.
• Communication, problem-solving, decision-making, interpersonal, and public speaking skills required
• Strong knowledge of legal research programs such as Westlaw and Lexis products is required
• Ability to use Microsoft Office is required
• Required Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school; representation of clients for at least 2 years a plus
• Over 1 year of experience representing clients in a law firm

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel and analyze client needs to identify solutions and determine case strategies;
• Manage case managers and legal assistants in connection with keeping track of case progression;
• Draft correspondence and review demands;
• Negotiate the best outcome for clients;
• Perform legal research.
• Argue motions in court on behalf of clients during legal proceedings
• Conduct research and draft pleadings, briefs, and motions
• Oversee paralegals, law clerks, and administrative staff
• Determine case strategies and solutions to serve clients’ needs after analysis
• Draft correspondence, legal pleadings, motions, and briefs