Description:

The Opportunity:
Expanding Personal Injury Law Firm has an immediate opening for a Personal Injury Pre-Litigation Attorney.

We are seeking an empathetic Personal Injury Pre-Litigation Attorney to be accountable to provide the best possible customer service while effectively managing client expectations. This is an ideal position for a genuine and hospitable individual with the skills to effectively communicate with individuals of all cultures and backgrounds. This role requires strong interpersonal skills where professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity are showcased. Success in this role will also require strong time management skills and independent judgement. As a Personal Injury Attorney, you must be able to ensure accurate and efficient processing of all assigned matters. We are looking for someone who is self-motivated and detail-oriented to handle client needs and case details efficiently.

Accountable to provide the best possible customer service to our clients and act as their advocate when working with any third parties on their behalf.

Contact clients give case updates and check in with client regarding:

How they are doing and if there is anything else we can do to assist them
Status of medical treatment
Satisfaction with Laborde Earles' handling of the case
Updates on the status of client's case

Meet with clients as requested
Contact third parties such as insurance adjusters and opposing counsel

Accountable to ensure that all matters assigned are handled as quickly, accurately, and thoughtfully as possible from sign up through disbursal.

Follow the Matter Plan for each matter assigned and complete each task timely, accurately, and completely
Review and approve email correspondence and supporting documents as required
Review and approve pleadings for filing
Review and approved all written discovery
Conduct depositions and attend court hearings as necessary.
Assist with trial preparation
Review and approve medical treatment and expenses for client up to the limits set for further review.
Review and approve client disbursals
Provide guidance/answer all case handling paralegals questions in a timely manner

Accountable to provide best possible settlement/verdict for client

Attend mediations on behalf of clients
Maximize all settlements/verdict amounts
In depth review of quantum
In depth review of medical records/bills/history

Job Requirements:
Skills Needed to Win:

Knowledge of your Craft: must have strong working knowledge of Louisiana law and willingness to learn our systems and processes
Display Leadership Qualities: must have a leadership mindset when it comes to working with support staff and fellow attorneys to develop rapport and build successful working relationships
Communicate: Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Be Empathetic: able to deal empathetically with clients who are injured and scared, while still maintaining professionalism. Must be able to work as a team.
Present Solutions: able to problem solve, follow instructions, be creative, use discretion, ask questions when necessary and be detail oriented
Be Honorable: able to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality and display good judgement
Strategize: able to organize and prioritize effectively and efficiently

Preferred Education & Experience: