Pre - Litigation Personal Injury Attorney

NST Injury Attorneys; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NST Injury Law is seeking a Pre-Litigation Personal Injury Attorney to join our team in Tennessee. The role emphasizes early case development, strategic evaluation, and moving cases toward resolution before litigation.

The attorney will collaborate with paralegals and departments to position cases for optimal outcomes, review retained matters, and negotiate with insurers to maximize value.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Licensed and in good standing in Tennessee (additional states a plus).
• 1–4 years of personal injury experience preferred (pre-litigation strongly preferred).
• Strong understanding of liability analysis, insurance coverage, and damages evaluation.
• Experience negotiating with insurance adjusters is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review newly retained cases and develop an early case strategy.
• Evaluate liability, insurance coverage, and damages to determine viability.
• Identify gaps early and provide direction to the team on next steps.
• Review and approve demand packages with an assigned paralegal.
• Negotiate with insurance adjusters to maximize case value.
• Communicate with clients regarding expectations and settlement discussions.
• Ensure a high level of client experience and use the case management system as the single source of truth.

Skills

Strong communication

Client care

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Process-driven

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Tools

Case management system

Job description

Pre - Litigation Personal Injury Attorney

NST Injury Law is a nationally recognized personal injury firm, proudlyrootedin Memphis, Tennessee. Guided by our six pillars — compassionate care, accessibility, resourcefulness, trust & transparency, personalized service, and maximized pursuit — we deliver elite legal representation whileremainingdeeply committed to the communities we serve.

Our continued growth is intentional. We scale with discipline, invest in systems, and build teams thatoperatewith excellence and heart. We areseekingan Associate Attorneyto join our legal team and help drive structured case progression, client care, and pre-suitnegotiations.

The Opportunity

The ideal candidateunderstands that successinpre-litigationis driven bytimelymovement, strong client communication, and strategic negotiation—not just legal knowledge.This role is focused on early case development, strategic evaluation, and driving cases efficiently toward resolution prior to litigation.

This attorney will work closely withPre-LitigationParalegalsand other firm departmentsto ensure each case is positioned for the best possible outcome.

What You Will Own

Review newly retained cases and develop an early case strategy

Evaluate liability, insurance coverage, and damages todetermineviability

Identifygaps early and provide direction to the team on next steps

Demand & Negotiation

Working with an assigned paralegal, review and approve demand packages

Negotiate with insurance adjusters to maximize case value

Provide clear direction on settlement strategy and authority

Client Communication

Communicate with clientsregardingexpectations and settlement discussions

Step in on complex or sensitive client issues as needed

Ensurea high levelof client experience throughout the lifecycle of the case

Partner withparalegals to manage workflow and case progression

Provide clear guidance and accountability to support staff

Utilizethe case management systemas thesingle sourceof truth for all case activity

Ensureaccuratecase documentation, statuses, and notes

Follow firm SOPs and support ongoing process improvements

Qualifications

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Licensed and in good standing in Tennessee (additionalstates a plus)

1–4 years of personal injury experience preferred (pre-litigation strongly preferred)

Strong understanding of liability analysis, insurance coverage, and damages evaluation

Experience negotiating with insurance adjusters is a plus

WhatWe’reLooking For

A proactive attorney who keeps cases moving and does not let them sit

Strong communicator who is responsive to both clients and team members

Someone who is comfortable making decisions and providing direction

Detail-oriented with the ability to manage a high-volume caseload

Team-oriented mindset with a focus on accountability and collaboration

Comfortable working within a structured, process-driven environment

Why Join NST Law

Established and growing firm witha strong reputation

Clear processes and operational support designed for efficiency

Collaborative team environment with defined roles and expectations

Opportunity to develop strong negotiation and case strategy skills

Competitive compensation and benefits package