Pre-Litigation Lawyer

Poulin | Willey Trial Lawyers; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Life insurance

Telemedicine and counseling services

Flexible PTO

Paid holidays

401(k) with employer match

Technology/equipment provided

Job summary

Poulin | Willey Trial Lawyers is seeking a Pre-Litigation Lawyer to join our growing personal injury team. The role provides legal oversight, strategic direction, and risk assessment during early case development and requires an active Maryland Bar license in good standing.

You will work with the Foundation team to evaluate liability, damages, insurance coverage, medical treatment, and overall case value while seeking early resolution and deciding when matters should transition to litigation.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active Maryland license in good standing.
• Experience in pre-litigation, litigation, defense, or claims strategy for personal injury.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal strategy and oversight during discovery.
• Evaluate liability, damages, and case value to maximize outcomes.
• Guide Foundation team on case strategy, documentation, and evidence collection.
• Review policies, UM/UIM claims, liens, and related issues affecting value.
• Monitor medical treatment and assess position for demand, negotiation, or litigation.
• Communicate with clients within 24 hours with clear guidance.

Skills

Legal analysis

Strategic decision-making

Client advocacy

Negotiation

Communication

Case management

Attention to deadlines

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Maryland Bar Admission

Job description

Poulin | Willey is seeking a Pre-Litigation Lawyer to join our growing personal injury team. This role provides legal oversight, strategic direction, and risk assessment during the early stages of personal injury case development and requires an active Maryland Bar license in good standing.

We are dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients and are looking for an attorney with strong legal analysis, strategic decision-making, and client advocacy skills. You will work closely with the Foundation team to evaluate liability, damages, insurance coverage, medical treatment, and overall case value while identifying opportunities for early resolution and determining when matters should transition to litigation.

What You Will Do

• Manage an assigned caseload by providing legal strategy and oversight throughout the discovery phase.
• Evaluate liability, damages, insurance coverage, and overall case value to maximize client outcomes.
• Provide legal guidance to Foundation team members regarding case strategy, documentation, evidence collection, and next steps.
• Review insurance policies, coverage issues, UM/UIM claims, liens, and other legal matters affecting case value.
• Monitor medical treatment progression and evaluate whether cases are appropriately positioned for demand, negotiation, or litigation.
• Communicate with clients who request attorney contact within 24 hours, providing legal guidance and maintaining exceptional client service.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for early settlement while participating in negotiations as appropriate.
• Determine when cases should transition to litigation and provide strategic recommendations regarding timing and case posture.
• Monitor statutes of limitation and other critical legal deadlines to ensure compliance.
• Identify deficiencies in liability evidence, damages documentation, medical records, or insurance information and direct corrective action.
• Partner with team leadership and cross-functional teams to improve legal strategies, workflows, and case outcomes.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active license and membership in Maryland, in good standing.
• Experience practicing personal injury law in pre-litigation, litigation, insurance defense, plaintiff’s personal injury, or claims strategy.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and client relationship skills.
• Strong knowledge of personal injury law, insurance coverage, liability, damages, liens, and UM/UIM claims.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Benefits:

Eligible employees may receive medical and dental coverage with employer contributions, employer-paid life insurance, telemedicine and counseling services, flexible paid time off, paid holidays, a 401(k) with employer match after six months, and employer-provided technology/equipment. Eligibility and benefit terms are subject to applicable plans and company policies.

Note

This role can sit ANYWHERE in Maryland! Must have an active MD Law License. The compensation for this role includes a base of $75,000 plus a bonus percentage. Pre-Litigation Lawyers typically average $85,000 - $125,000 in year one.