Personal Injury Litigation Attorney
Location: Phoenix, Arizona (On-site, Hybrid, or Remote)
Job Type: Full-Time
About the Opportunity
Our client, a well-established and growing law firm, is seeking two Personal Injury Litigation Attorney
- One Personal Injury Pre-Litigation Attorney
- One Personal Injury Litigation Attorney
The firm is also open to hiring one experienced attorney who can effectively handle both pre-litigation and litigation matters.
This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys with 3+ years of Personal Injury experience who are passionate about representing injured clients and can independently manage cases while working collaboratively with a highly supportive legal team.
Key Responsibilities
Litigation Attorney
- Manage a caseload of Personal Injury litigation matters from inception through resolution.
- Develop case strategies and provide legal counsel to clients.
- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests and responses, settlement demands, and other legal documents.
- Conduct legal research and prepare persuasive legal arguments.
- Handle depositions, mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and settlement negotiations.
- Represent clients in court proceedings and advocate on their behalf.
- Work closely with clients, medical providers, expert witnesses, and opposing counsel throughout the litigation process.
- Collaborate with paralegals and support staff to ensure cases progress efficiently and deadlines are met.
- Maintain accurate case files and provide clients with regular case updates.
Pre-Litigation Attorney
- Manage Personal Injury claims prior to litigation.
- Evaluate liability, damages, and case value.
- Communicate with insurance carriers and negotiate settlements.
- Gather medical records, bills, and supporting documentation.
- Prepare demand packages and settlement negotiations.
- Maintain regular communication with clients and provide case updates.
- Work closely with case managers and support staff to ensure timely resolution of claims.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
- Active Arizona Bar license preferred, or eligibility to practice in Arizona through reciprocity/admission where applicable.
- Minimum of 3 years of Personal Injury experience in litigation, pre-litigation, or both.
- Ability to independently manage a caseload.
- Strong legal research, analytical, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
- Experience drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, demand packages, and settlement documents, as applicable.
- Proficiency with legal research platforms such as Westlaw and/or LexisNexis.
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.
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