Personal Injury Attorney

About the role

We are seeking a Personal Injury Associate Attorney to join a growing personal injury practice in Washington State. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney looking to develop litigation, negotiation, client communication, and case strategy skills within a collaborative and supportive team. The role involves managing personal injury cases, handling minor settlement approval matters, appearing in court, and supporting both pre-litigation and litigation matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned personal injury cases as they transition into litigation.
• Handle Settlement Guardian ad Litem (SGAL) matters from appointment through completion.
• Prepare, review, and file SGAL reports, declarations, proposed orders, and related court documents.
• Attend and present at minor settlement approval hearings.
• Coordinate with clients, parents or guardians, court personnel, attorneys, and other parties to finalize settlements involving minors.
• Ensure minor settlement proceeds comply with blocked-account requirements, court approval procedures, and documentation requirements.
• Appear at hearings, motion calendars, status conferences, settlement approval hearings, and other court proceedings.
• Handle motor vehicle infraction matters, including citation review, client counseling, negotiations, written submissions, and court appearances.
• Assist with pre-litigation personal injury cases, including liability analysis, insurance coverage evaluation, medical record review, demand analysis, and settlement strategy.
• Communicate with insurance adjusters, defense counsel, medical providers, and clients to advance cases toward resolution.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, negotiators, demand writers, and support staff to ensure efficient case management and high-quality client service.

Qualifications

• Active membership in good standing with the Washington State Bar Association required.
• Strong legal writing, research, analytical, and case strategy skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally, clearly, and compassionately with clients.
• Comfortable appearing in court and independently handling hearings when appropriate.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities.
• Sound professional judgment, attention to detail, and personal accountability.
• Interest in developing expertise in personal injury litigation, settlement negotiations, and client advocacy.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary legal team.