Pre-litigation Attorney

About the role

Our firm is a nationally recognized personal injury practice with a long-standing history of advocating for individuals and families following serious accidents and injuries. With a large team of attorneys and legal professionals across multiple practice areas, the firm handles a broad range of personal injury matters, including auto accidents, premises liability, catastrophic injuries, medical malpractice, motorcycle accidents, traumatic brain injuries, and other complex claims. The firm has built its reputation on aggressive advocacy, strong client relationships, and achieving significant results for the individuals and families it represents.

Why join us?

• Meaningful work: Help injured clients navigate some of the most challenging periods of their lives.
• Established platform: Join a well-respected personal injury organization with significant resources and a proven track record.
• Leadership opportunity: Supervise and mentor a team of legal support professionals while driving cases forward.
• High level of responsibility: Take ownership of personal injury matters from initial evaluation through resolution of the pre-litigation phase.
• Collaborative environment: Work alongside experienced attorneys and legal professionals across a broad range of personal injury matters.
• Growth potential: Join a growing organization with opportunities to develop your legal expertise and advance your career.
• Competitive compensation and benefits: Receive a strong benefits package along with bonus opportunities.

Responsibilities

As a Pre-Litigation Attorney, you will manage all aspects of assigned personal injury cases through the pre-litigation stage, including:

• Evaluate the merits, value, and potential strategy of personal injury claims.
• Maintain direct communication with clients and provide ongoing legal guidance and counsel.
• Review and analyze medical records, treatment histories, and other case-related documentation.
• Conduct legal research and perform case analysis.
• Investigate claims and identify issues that may impact case value or resolution.
• Develop negotiation strategies and negotiate settlements with insurance carriers and opposing parties.
• Authorize and facilitate settlements during the pre-litigation process.
• Manage a large and active caseload while maintaining attention to detail and client service.
• Supervise, direct, and provide guidance to assigned legal support staff.
• Prioritize competing deadlines and ensure cases move efficiently toward resolution.
• Collaborate with other attorneys and internal teams to achieve the best possible outcomes for clients.

Requirements

• Active New Jersey Bar license in good standing.
• At least 2 years of legal experience, with meaningful client contact and/or negotiation experience.
• Personal injury experience strongly preferred.
• Strong legal research, analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a large and active caseload.
• Strong negotiation and settlement skills.
• Excellent investigative and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong judgment and the ability to evaluate case merits and potential outcomes.
• Proven ability to provide direction, mentorship, and leadership to legal support staff.
• A client-first mindset with a strong commitment to advocacy and service.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive base compensation
• Bonus opportunities
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 8 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Additional medical insurance options
• Group and optional life insurance
• Bereavement leave
• Hospital leave
• 401(k) with company matching