Pre-Litigation Attorney

Phoenix office of our client seeks a pre-litigation attorney with some litigation experience. The candidate will review and organize new client files, negotiate insurance claims payments to clients, and prepare for litigation when necessary. Communicate with clients via phone, email, and correspondence during the pre-suit process to address their questions and concerns and to provide and obtain updates. Communicate with insurance adjusters and healthcare providers to provide and obtain status reports as needed. Gather and review medical and billing records. Draft and send pre-suit settlement demands when appropriate to resolve claims pre-litigation. Conduct timely follow-up on all outstanding documents/assignments and escalate when appropriate. Provide training, guidance, and mentoring to other members of the department. Ensure that new client files are opened correctly. Achieve settlements when appropriate and prepare files for litigation when necessary. Admission to the State Bar of Arizona is required.

The candidate must have a Juris Doctorate. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, are required. Strong interpersonal skills to engage with customers and work effectively as part of a team is needed. Should have oral advocacy skills. A history of achieving successful verdicts is essential. Exceptional time management skills are a must. Should have attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and inventory management. The ability to handle phone calls professionally and provide excellent customer service over the phone is required. Familiarity with Arizona state law is essential. Must be able to research, gather, organize, and synthesize information to make effective decisions under Arizona State Law.