Attorney
Protouch Staffing · Odessa, TX · 2 wk ago
LegalFull-time
We are seeking a Personal Injury Attorney who demonstrates strong legal knowledge, attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to achieving favorable outcomes while maintaining the highest standards of professional ethics and integrity.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- 2-6 years of personal injury experience.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
- Active admission to the applicable state bar.
- Strong knowledge of relevant federal and state laws governing personal injury matters.
- Demonstrated experience in legal research, writing, and oral advocacy.
- Excellent professional judgment, ethics, and integrity.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in a law firm or legal practice environment.
- Relevant continuing legal education or advanced legal certifications.
- Proficiency with legal research databases and case management software.
- Strong negotiation and client relationship management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple cases and priorities effectively.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis to support case development and client representation.
- Evaluate personal injury claims and develop effective legal strategies.
- Draft, review, and prepare pleadings, motions, correspondence, settlement documents, and other legal materials.
- Represent clients in hearings, depositions, mediations, negotiations, and other legal proceedings.
- Advise clients regarding their legal rights, options, and potential outcomes.
- Negotiate settlements and advocate for clients' interests throughout the claims and litigation process.
- Maintain accurate case files and ensure timely completion of case-related tasks.
- Stay current with applicable laws, regulations, and legal developments.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and other relevant parties.
Skills
- Strong legal research and writing abilities.
- Excellent oral advocacy and negotiation skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent attention to detail and case-management skills.
- Ability to explain complex legal concepts clearly to clients.
- Strong interpersonal and client relationship skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a legal team.
- Proficiency with legal technology, research platforms, and case management systems.