Pre-Litigation Lawyer

Poulin Willey Anastopoulo; Charleston (WV); Remote; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Life insurance

Telemedicine and counseling services

Flexible paid time off

401(k) with employer match

Employer-provided technology/equipment

Job summary

Poulin Willey Anastopoulo is seeking a Pre-Litigation Lawyer to join our growing personal injury team. The role provides legal oversight during early case development and requires an active Virginia Bar license in good standing.

Base salary ranges from $75,000 to $125,000 annually with potential bonus, and the position can sit in Virginia or remotely within the VA area. You will work with the Foundation team to assess liability, damages, insurance coverage, medical treatment, and overall case

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active license and membership in Virginia, 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Client relationships

Legal analysis

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

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Pre-Litigation Lawyer

T1-2 Charleston, WV, US

Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $125,000.00 Annually

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 Virginia 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 Virginia, 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 Virginia! Must have an active VA 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.