Pre-litigation Attorney - Personal Injury

Jobot; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Remote days within first year

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Hybrid Pre-litigation Attorney for a well-established regional firm with a strong culture. The role is based in New York or New Jersey and offers a salary up to $180,000 per year.

You will manage all pre-litigation personal injury matters, evaluate case merits, communicate with clients, review medical records, and negotiate settlements with insurance carriers, while supervising support staff. This is a growth-oriented, collaborative opportunity.

Qualifications

• Active New Jersey or New York Bar license in good standing.
• At least 2 years of legal experience with meaningful client contact and/or negotiation experience.
• Personal injury experience strongly preferred.
• Strong legal research, analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of assigned personal injury cases through the pre-litigation stage.
• Maintain direct communication with clients and provide ongoing legal guidance and counsel.
• Review and analyze medical records, treatment histories, and other case-related documentation.
• Develop negotiation strategies and negotiate settlements with insurance carriers and opposing parties.
• Authorize and facilitate settlements during the pre-litigation process.
• Supervise, direct, and provide guidance to assigned legal support staff.

Skills

Legal negotiation

Client communication

Legal research

Case management

Attention to detail

Education

Bar license NY/NJ

Job description

Hybrid Pre-litigation Attorney | Well Established Regional Firm with Great Culture - Voted Top Workplace! | Up to $180k

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Andrew Nguyen

Salary: $90,000 - $180,000 per year

A bit about us: Our firm is a nationally recognized personal injury practice with a long-standing history of advocating for individuals and families following serious accidents and injuries.

With a large team of attorneys and legal professionals across multiple practice areas, the firm handles a broad range of personal injury matters, including auto accidents, premises liability, catastrophic injuries, medical malpractice, motorcycle accidents, traumatic brain injuries, and other complex claims.

The firm has built its reputation on aggressive advocacy, strong client relationships, and achieving significant results for the individuals and families it represents.

Why join us?

• 90-180k+ Base!
• Meaningful work: Help injured clients navigate some of the most challenging periods of their lives.
• Hybrid flexibility: 36 remote days your first year, then 1 remote day a week after first year
• Established platform: Join a well-respected personal injury organization with significant resources and a proven track record.
• Leadership opportunity: Supervise and mentor a team of legal support professionals while driving cases forward.
• High level of responsibility: Take ownership of personal injury matters from initial evaluation through resolution of the pre-litigation phase.
• Collaborative environment: Work alongside experienced attorneys and legal professionals across a broad range of personal injury matters.
• Growth potential: Join a growing organization with opportunities to develop your legal expertise and advance your career.

Competitive compensation and benefits: Receive a strong benefits package along with bonus opportunities.

Job Details

As a Pre-Litigation Attorney, you will manage all aspects of assigned personal injury cases through the pre-litigation stage, including:

• Evaluate the merits, value, and potential strategy of personal injury claims.
• Maintain direct communication with clients and provide ongoing legal guidance and counsel.
• Review and analyze medical records, treatment histories, and other case-related documentation.
• Conduct legal research and perform case analysis.
• Investigate claims and identify issues that may impact case value or resolution.
• Develop negotiation strategies and negotiate settlements with insurance carriers and opposing parties.
• Authorize and facilitate settlements during the pre-litigation process.
• Manage a large and active caseload while maintaining attention to detail and client service.
• Supervise, direct, and provide guidance to assigned legal support staff.
• Prioritize competing deadlines and ensure cases move efficiently toward resolution.
• Collaborate with other attorneys and internal teams to achieve the best possible outcomes for clients.

What We're Looking For

• Active New Jersey or New York Bar license in good standing.
• At least 2 years of legal experience, with meaningful client contact and/or negotiation experience.
• Personal injury experience strongly preferred.
• Strong legal research, analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a large and active caseload.
• Strong negotiation and settlement skills.
• Excellent investigative and problem-solving abilities.

Strong judgment and the ability to evaluate case merits and potential outcomes.

If you're an experienced New Jersey or New York attorney looking for the opportunity to take ownership of meaningful personal injury cases while working within an established and growing legal organization, we'd love to hear from you.

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