Senior Staff Lawyer, PI Experience

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Senior Staff Lawyer managing U.S. personal injury cases from pre-litigation through litigation for Atlanta-based CEO Lawyer. Supporting attorneys with claims, medical records, demands, discovery, and trial preparation.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage and support a caseload of Personal Injury matters with attorney supervision
  • Assist with cases throughout pre-litigation and litigation stages
  • Maintain client communication and provide case status updates
  • Conduct welcome calls and regular follow-up calls with clients
  • Monitor client treatment and coordinate with medical providers
  • Maintain accurate case notes and organized, updated case files in the firm's case management system
  • Identify case-related issues and escalate them to the supervising attorney
  • Set up insurance claims and follow up on coverage and policy limits
  • Draft and send Letters of Representation
  • Obtain police reports, accident documentation, declaration pages, and Medical Payments coverage information
  • Coordinate with insurance companies, medical providers, and other parties
  • Order and follow up on medical records and bills
  • Obtain provider balances and final lien amounts
  • Coordinate medical referrals
  • Assist with disbursement documentation and case resolution
  • Compile evidence and draft demand packages
  • Assist with Letters of Protection and settlement preparation
  • Support cases transitioning from pre-litigation into litigation
  • Draft complaints, initial discovery, discovery responses, standard motions, and motion responses under attorney supervision
  • Coordinate service of process and non-party discovery requests
  • Calendar litigation deadlines, depositions, hearings, and case milestones
  • Assist with deposition and trial preparation
  • Provide direct support to attorneys and the assigned legal department
  • Manage competing deadlines across an active caseload
  • Take ownership of assigned matters and proactively identify outstanding tasks and next steps

Requirements:

  • Law degree or equivalent legal education
  • Several years of hands-on Personal Injury experience, preferably 3+ years
  • Strong experience working with U.S. Personal Injury cases
  • Experience with pre-litigation required
  • Litigation experience strongly preferred
  • Experience managing or supporting a significant Personal Injury caseload
  • Experience communicating directly with clients regarding active cases
  • Experience with insurance claims, medical records, medical bills, and treatment coordination
  • Strong understanding of the Personal Injury case lifecycle
  • Ability to work independently while following attorney direction and established firm procedures
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
  • Filevine experience or experience with comparable legal case management software
  • English/Spanish bilingual proficiency required
  • Must have reliable internet access
  • Must have an appropriate computer or laptop
  • Must have a noise-canceling headset
  • Must have a professional, quiet remote workspace
  • Candidates are responsible for applicable local taxes

Benefits:

  • Remote work
  • Full-time schedule, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm EST
  • Reliable internet access, appropriate computer or laptop, noise-canceling headset, and professional, quiet remote workspace requirements