Personal Injury Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Personal Injury Attorney in Rochester, MN. The role involves advocating for injured clients through record review, legal research, writing, negotiations, discovery, depositions, hearings, and trials across the Midwest.

Duties

• Manage a personal injury caseload, including auto accidents, dog bites, slip and fall, wrongful death, and negligence-based claims.
• Conduct initial client consultations and case evaluations.
• Review and summarize case records, including insurance policies, medical records, and police reports.
• Draft and proofread legal correspondence and demand letters.
• Draft and file legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.
• Prepare to take and defend depositions, including expert and lay witnesses.
• Represent clients in mediation and court proceedings, including trial.
• Maintain regular communication with clients, keeping them informed throughout the legal process.
• Collaborate with support staff to efficiently move cases forward.
• Ensure compliance with all legal and ethical obligations.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in Minnesota.
• Ability to commute to meet clients as needed.
• Previous experience in a professional office environment.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team, manage and prioritize multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
• Client-focused with a high level of professionalism and customer service; ability to handle confidential matters with discretion.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, growing office that focuses on client satisfaction and results.
• Proficiency with legal research tools and case management software; Clio experience preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, Outlook.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law in Minnesota.

Skills

• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Proficiency with legal research tools and case management software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, Outlook.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA).
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off and additional paid leave policies, including parental leave, bereavement leave, and military leave.
• Paid parking.