Analysis Skills, Attorney, Case Management, Communication Skills, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Develop and Maintain Customers, Documentation, Insurance, Leadership, Legal, Legal Research, Litigation, Litigation Settlement, Medical Records, Mentoring, Negotiation Skills, Organizational Skills, People Management, Personal Injury, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, Writing Skills
Pre-Litigation Attorneys
Location: Brooklyn, NY and/or Woodbridge, NJ
Pre-Litigation Attorneys are responsible for managing all aspects of personal injury cases from initial intake through the pre-suit phase, up to the filing of a complaint. This role requires a balance of legal analysis, client advocacy, negotiation strategy, and team leadership. The ideal candidate is highly organized, client-focused, and capable of driving cases toward favorable resolution while maintaining strong communication with both clients and internal staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and guide a team of case managers, paralegals, and support staff to ensure efficient case progression
- Conduct thorough evaluations of personal injury claims to determine liability, damages, and case viability
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, offering clear legal guidance and maintaining consistent communication
- Perform detailed medical record reviews to assess injuries, treatment, and long-term impact
- Engage in legal research and analysis to support case strategy and settlement positioning
- Negotiate with insurance carriers and opposing parties to reach favorable pre-litigation settlements
- Review and authorize settlement offers in alignment with case value and client interests
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all case activity
- Ensure compliance with all applicable legal and ethical standards
Qualifications and Skills
- Active license to practice law in New Jersey and or New York, in good standing
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience involving client interaction, case management, and/or negotiation
- Strong legal research, writing, and verbal communication abilities
- Demonstrated ability to manage a high-volume, fast-paced caseload
- Commitment to delivering excellent client service and maintaining a client-first approach
- Skilled in investigation, critical thinking, and problem-solving
- Proven ability to lead, mentor, and provide direction to support staff
- Confident and effective negotiator with a track record of achieving favorable outcomes
Preferred Attributes
- Experience in personal injury law, particularly in pre-litigation case handling
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with attention to detail
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Professionalism and sound judgment in high-pressure situations
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