Pre-Litigation Attorney | Personal Injury | Bilingual | Hybrid

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full pre-litigation lifecycle for personal injury matters, including intake, factual investigation, damages assessment, and case strategy development.
• Conduct thorough case evaluations and liability analyses using medical records, accident reports, witness statements, and other evidence.
• Draft and serve demand letters, correspondence, pre-suit pleadings, and other legal documents required to advance claims toward resolution.
• Negotiate settlements with insurance adjusters and opposing counsel to obtain fair and timely recoveries for clients.
• Communicate regularly with clients to provide case updates, explain legal options, and advise on settlement decisions and expectations.
• Cook up and supervise investigators, medical experts, and other vendors to build a persuasive pre-suit record.
• Review and analyze insurance policies, coverage issues, and client contracts as they affect case exposure and recovery potential.
• Prepare files and memoranda to support litigation readiness, including chronology of events, exhibits, and witness interviews when a case proceeds to suit.
• Maintain organized case files, track deadlines, and ensure compliance with statutes of limitations and procedural requirements.
• Collaborate with litigation attorneys to transition files to court when necessary and support trial preparation as needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience handling personal injury matters with demonstrable pre-litigation experience.
• Proven ability in case evaluation, liability analysis, and settlement negotiations in personal injury or related tort practice.
• Strong knowledge of insurance claims handling, coverage analysis, and experience dealing with insurance adjusters.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including drafting demand letters, settlement agreements, and persuasive correspondence.
• Demonstrated legal research and analytical skills to evaluate statutes, case law, and regulatory issues affecting pre-suit strategy.
• A client-focused approach with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to counsel injured clients compassionately and clearly.
• A high level of organization, time management, and ability to manage multiple files and deadlines simultaneously.