Description:
Company Overview: Join Georgia Personal Injury Lawyers, a prestigious boutique firm specializing in personal injury cases. With over 30 years of experience, our firm has established a renowned track record of success, both in trial outcomes and settlements. We take pride in providing Ritz-Carlton level service to our clients, ensuring their needs are met with excellence and care. At Georgia Personal Injury Lawyers, we foster a collaborative and supportive environment where hard work is valued, and every team member is appreciated. We believe in celebrating milestones and fostering a sense of community, with regular office lunches and opportunities to give back to our community through charitable initiatives and local arts organizations.Position Overview: We are seeking a talented and dedicated Pre-Litigation Attorney to join our esteemed team. The Pre-Litigation Attorney will play a pivotal role in managing client intake through the pre-litigation phase, Screening and signing up new clients and ensuring thorough case preparation and exceptional client service. This role presents an ideal opportunity for individuals who have litigation/personal injury experience in practice but are seeking a transition away from litigating, or for those with 2-5 years of personal injury experience who prefer to focus on pre-litigation matters rather than court appearances.
Please Note – this is an in-office opportunity in the Jonesboro area of Georgia.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough reviews of client cases to assess legal options and potential claims.
- Collaborate with the intake department to screen and evaluate new leads and client files.
- Conduct initial client consultations to gather information, provide legal guidance and open new cases.
- Manage client communications and provide regular updates on case progress.
- Draft demand letters to insurance companies, advocating for client damages and settlement demands.
- Negotiate settlements with insurance adjusters on behalf of clients, striving for favorable outcomes.
- Coordinate with medical providers and experts to obtain necessary evidence for case preparation.
- Maintain accurate and organized case files in the case management system.
- Assist in the transition of cases to the litigation department as needed.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Admission to the State Bar and in good standing.
- 2-5 years of experience practicing personal injury law. We will also consider a more senior, experienced PI attorney.
- Proven ability to manage a caseload of personal injury cases from intake through pre-litigation.
- Strong negotiation skills and ability to advocate effectively for clients.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to providing exceptional client service.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management abilities.
- Familiarity with case management software and legal research tools.
