Personal Injury Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Personal Injury Attorney in Richfield, Minnesota, with plans to relocate near Edina. The role involves managing plaintiff-side personal injury litigation and pre-litigation matters. Candidates should be comfortable working in person multiple days per week.

Duties

• Manage plaintiff-side personal injury cases from intake through litigation.
• Handle client communications and develop case strategies.
• Collaborate with the firm's personal injury paralegal and support team.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and settlement materials.
• Argue motions and handle court appearances as needed.
• Negotiate with insurance companies and opposing counsel.
• Prepare cases for mediation, arbitration, settlement, or trial.
• Take ownership of files in a "plug-and-play" capacity.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice law in Minnesota.
• Personal injury experience required.
• Litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Approximately 5+ years of personal injury litigation experience preferred.
• Ability to manage files independently.
• Strong communication, writing, and client-management skills.
• Comfortable working in a small-firm environment.
• Willingness to work in person multiple days per week in the Richfield/Edina area.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Minnesota.

Skills

• Strong communication and writing skills.
• Client-management expertise.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan.
• Health insurance.

The firm has built a strong reputation for being a successful law firm in its practice areas and its attorneys are licensed to practice in Minnesota's United States Federal District Court, Minnesota district courts, Illinois district courts, arbitration forums, and mediation. The firm's practice areas include family law, criminal defense, employee rights, accidents and personal injury, appeals, estate planning, immigration law, and consumer protection. Its office is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.