Remote Personal Injury Attorney — Part-Time Contract

Thefreelancefirm; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Thefreelancefirm is seeking an experienced Personal Injury Attorney for remote, contract-based engagement in Columbus, OH. The role offers flexible 10+ hours per week, with some in-person depositions and client meetings as needed.

You will handle plaintiff or defense PI matters, draft pleadings, conduct legal research, negotiate settlements, and manage deadlines while working independently in a remote environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in the relevant U.S. jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 5+ years of personal injury litigation experience.
• Experience handling cases from pre-litigation through litigation.
• Strong legal research, drafting, negotiation, and case management skills.
• Comfortable attending occasional in-person depositions and mediations.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple matters efficiently.
• Self-starter who can work independently in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle plaintiff or defense personal injury matters from pre-litigation through litigation.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, demand packages, and settlement documents.
• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategy.
• Review medical records, expert reports, and case documentation.
• Negotiate settlements with insurance carriers and opposing counsel.
• Prepare for and attend depositions, mediations, hearings, and client meetings as needed (some may be conducted remotely).
• Manage active caseloads and ensure compliance with deadlines.
• Communicate regularly with clients regarding case progress.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting

Negotiation

Case management

Job description

Thefreelancefirm is seeking an experienced Personal Injury Attorney for remote, contract-based engagement in Columbus, OH. The role offers flexible 10+ hours per week, with some in-person depositions and client meetings as needed.

You will handle plaintiff or defense PI matters, draft pleadings, conduct legal research, negotiate settlements, and manage deadlines while working independently in a remote environment.