Associate Attorney Job at ProspectBlue, Richmond, VA

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  • ProspectBlue
  • Richmond, VA

Job Description

ProspectBlue has partnered with a reputable firm in Richmond VA and is seeking a Personal Injury Litigation Attorney.

SUMMARY OF ROLE:

Responsible for initiating assistance to help clients find justice and compensation for their injuries. This is accomplished by handling the case file from start to finish with support from a team of highly skilled support professionals, and includes managing all phases of a litigation including the investigation, pleadings, and discovery through the pre-litigation, litigation, settlement, and appeal process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:

● Represent Personal Injury clients through all phases of litigation.

● Handle personal injury case files from start to finish.

● Review incident summary and file upon case assignment to assess for serious injury.

● Assess the value of all cases by the 30-day mark.

● Monthly file reviews.

● Draft, review, and modify claims, motions, discovery responses, demand letters, pleadings, subpoenas, memorandums, and other legal documents.

● Meet all pre-litigation and litigation filing deadlines.

● Return client phone calls and correspondence within 48-hours.

● Respond to all questions and requests from paralegal within 48 hours.

● Communicate with clients, expert witnesses, insurance company adjusters, supporting witnesses, and medical providers to gather information.

● Negotiate suitable agreements and settle on the clients’ behalf.

● Review all liens and expenses prior to settlement disbursement to client.

● Represent the client at hearings, trials, mediations, depositions, litigation, including state/federal.

● Assume any additional duties that may be assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

● High level of interpersonal and customer service experience and skills.

● Effective communication skills with clients, courts, insurance providers, and firm employees at all levels.

● Proven ability in the understanding of medical terminology, personal injury/tort law, , wrongful death, and medical malpractice.

● Excellent organizational skills, with a demonstrated ability to organize, plan, research and prioritize multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment, with good attention to detail.

● Ability to work autonomously and understand when Litigation Manager needs to be involved in decision making.

● Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion, good judgment, and negotiation skills.

● Sensitivity to problems or challenges - The ability to identify when something is wrong or is likely

● to go wrong, with the skill to effectively communicate with clients in a professional, consultative manner.

● Deductive Reasoning – The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce sensible and reasonable answers.

● Oral Comprehension – The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through written and verbal communication.

● Effective decision making – The ability to analyze information, evaluate results, and implement the best solution to solve problems or challenges.

● Self-motivated, with a dedication to keeping up to date professionally, and applying new knowledge to the job.

QUALIFICATIONS

● Bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctorate from ABA law school.

● Membership in the State Bar Association and a state license to practice law is mandatory.

● Minimum 5 years’ experience in personal injury litigation plus significant trial experience is required.

● Trial experience in medical malpractice, wrongful death, or other civil litigation practices areas is preferred.

● Highly efficient with computer software (Microsoft Office applications Excel, Word)

● Knowledge and experience with other relevant forms of data technology software.

● Ability to successfully pass a background check and other pre-employment screening

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