Associate Attorney, Personal Injury

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a talented attorney to join their team in downtown Pensacola, Florida. The successful candidate will assist the legal pre-litigation team in negotiating settlements and preparing correspondence to resolve civil disputes, as well as work with the litigation team to prepare cases for trial.

Duties

• Manage, supervise, and negotiate case settlements with insurance carriers.
• Resolve outstanding medical balances with providers.
• Request and obtain medical records from providers.
• Communicate with clients and providers during the course of treatment.
• Secure documents necessary to support injury and/or liability positions.
• Interact with insurance carriers and healthcare providers for updated records and balances.
• Communicate with existing and potential clients via telephone and in person.
• Effectively manage and maintain a high volume of cases.
• Partner with coworkers in the management and support of injury files.
• File lawsuits and prosecute injury cases to resolution.
• Participate in firm community service and marketing initiatives.
• Perform legal research and draft legal memoranda and briefs.

Requirements

• Law degree from a fully accredited law school.
• An active member in good standing with the Florida Bar Association.
• Ability to manage a high volume of cases.
• Excellent client service and communication skills.
• Self-starter driven by long-term career goals.
• Superior writing and oral advocacy skills.
• Must be a people person.
• Prior management experience is a plus.

Education

• Law degree from an accredited institution.

Certifications

• Florida Bar License (Required).

Skills

• Excellent client service and communication skills.
• Superior writing and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage a high volume of cases.
• Self-starter with long-term career goals.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance