Personal Injury Pre-Litigation Attorney

The Crash Team - The Galvan Law Firm

Personal Injury Pre-Litigation Attorney

Sugar Land, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Our busy law firm is growing and we are looking for talent that works hard to represent our clients well. The prime candidate will work seamlessly with both senior partners as well as administrative staff in an effort to effectively serve our clients. If you have excellent research and writing skills, can easily use today’s technology, and communicate effectively across all levels, we would love to connect! Responsibilities: • Supervise administrative staff, paralegals, and law clerks • Preside over paralegals, administrative assistants in connection with keeping track of time records, reviewing client billing, setting up client meetings and completing client projects • Appear in court on behalf of clients and argue motions during legal proceedings • Provide legal counsel to clients by analyzing their needs and determining a proper course of action • Perform research, draft briefs, pleadings, and motions • Provide legal counsel and analyze client needs to identify solutions and determine case strategies; • Manage case managers and legal assistants in connection with keeping track of case progression; • Draft correspondence and review demands; • Message us your favorite ice cream flavor after applying; • Negotiate the best outcome for clients; • Perform legal research. Qualifications: • Well-versed in legal research software (Westlaw/Lexis) • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite is necessary • Decision-making, public speaking, problem-solving, interpersonal skills, and communication skills are a must • Must be a member of your local bar association - active member preferred • Able to work independently while handling multiple files • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school; • Active license to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction; • Prior experience working for a plaintiff personal injury law firm for a minimum of 2 years required ; • Prior experience negotiating personal injury claims required; • Decision-making, public speaking, problem-solving, interpersonal skills, and communication skills are a must; • Must be able to understand medical records and medical treatment; • Must understand the nuances in commercial cases; • Must be able to do legal research for complex issues; • Must be able to handle a docket with minimal supervision; • Must be able to effectively manage a team of legal assistants. Compensation: $110,000+ and bonus eligible

    • Provide legal counsel and analyze client needs to identify solutions and determine case strategies; • Manage case managers and legal assistants in connection with keeping track of case progression; • Draft correspondence and review demands; • Message us your favorite ice cream flavor after applying; • Negotiate the best outcome for clients; • Perform legal research.

  • Compensation
    $110,000 per year