Mickey Keenan, P.A. - Personal Injury Law Firm ยท 2 days ago
Entry Level Personal Injury Associate Attorney
Mickey Keenan, P.A. is a Personal Injury Law Firm seeking an Entry Level Personal Injury Associate Attorney. The successful candidate will manage a caseload of personal injury matters while gaining hands-on experience and working alongside experienced attorneys.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Conduct consultations with prospective clients and serve as the principal contact between the Firm and its clients
Manage a caseload of personal injury cases, working under the supervision of senior attorneys, from case initiation through resolution
Compile all possible information, evidence, and documentation, including medical records and bills, loss of earnings documentation and change in lifestyle information
Draft pleadings, motions, and other legal documents for filing in county and/or state courts
Negotiate and settle all assigned cases
Communicate regularly with clients to provide updates on case status, answer questions, and address concerns
Representing clients in mediation, in deposition, and in court for motions, and other types of hearings
Oversee The Work Of The Case Manager (CM)
Assign case-related tasks appropriate for the position, such as client follow-up, responding to client requests, communicating with the client to obtain information/documents/records needed, case tracking, and relaying demands to insurance carriers
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
0-3 years of experience, with some exposure to personal injury law preferred
Strong legal research and writing skills, with experience drafting legal documents
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients and colleagues
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
A proactive approach to professional development and a willingness to learn from senior attorneys
Preferred
Bilingual Spanish/English skills
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Health Insurance (owner contributes towards a portion of monthly premium)
Dental, Vision, AFLAC
Group Term Life Plan paid by employer
401K with employer contribution