Pre-Litigation Lawyer — Personal Injury & Strategy (MD)

Evolving Solution Services; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Employer-paid life insurance

Telemedicine

Flexible paid time off

401(k) with employer match

Company-provided technology/equipment

Job summary

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 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 identifying opportunities for early resolution and determining when matters should

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active Maryland bar license in good standing.
• Experience in personal injury law or related fields (pre-litigation, litigation, insurance defense, or claims strategy).
• Strong negotiation and client relationship skills.
• 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 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 positioned for demand, negotiation, or litigation.
• Communicate with clients who request attorney contact within 24 hours, providing legal guidance and maintaining client service.
• Identify opportunities for early settlement while participating in negotiations as appropriate.
• Determine when cases should transition to litigation and provide strategic recommendations regarding timing and posture.
• Monitor statutes of limitation and other deadlines to ensure compliance.
• Identify deficiencies in liability evidence, damages documentation, medical records, or insurance information and direct corrective action.
• Partner with team leadership to improve legal strategies, workflows, and case outcomes.

Skills

Legal analysis

Client advocacy

Negotiation

Communication

Risk assessment

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

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 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 identifying opportunities for early resolution and determining when matters should