Personal Injury Attorney

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Company Description:

Sargent Law Firm is a growing personal injury law firm with offices in Oceanside, Temecula, Escondido and Idaho. Our office environment is friendly, positive, fast-paced and busy.

Job Description:

Sargent Law Firm is seeking to add another personal injury attorney to our team in our Oceanside, CA office. Candidates should be passionate about helping injured people and have a positive, upbeat attitude. The right candidate must be a team-player, have excellent work ethics and want to grow with our firm. Additionally, you must have the ability to think critically, speak and write persuasively and possess a strong drive to succeed. Our team members are committed to each other, the best interests of our clients, and the growth of the firm.

Compensation:

You will be eligible to earn compensation of $75,000+/year (comprised of a base salary and an unlimited performance bonus). You will also earn a referral fee bonus equal to of the net attorney fees for any new client matter you personally bring into the Firm, in accordance with State Bar rules. We also offer health/dental/vision benefits, holidays, vacation and CA bar dues & MCLE reimbursement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of pre-litigation personal injury cases;
• Communicate extensively with clients, manage clients' medical treatment and educate clients about their case;
• Maintain client case files;
• Ability to review, analyze and organize medical records and bills;
• Knowledge calculating damages, including lost wages, property damage and medical expenses;
• Prepare demand packages to send to insurance companies;
• Negotiate settlements with insurance companies;
• Draft pleadings, motions and all court-related documents;
• Manage all aspects of discovery and ensure that deadlines are met;
• Attend mediations, depositions, court appearances and trial;
• Conduct effective legal research;
• Willingness and ability to regularly interact with clients, adjusters, and other lawyers/paralegals over the phone and in person;
• Lead and supervise a team handling a client's case;
• Handle large volume of cases

Qualifications:

• 1 year of personal injury law or litigation experience is preferred;
• Graduate of an ABA-accredited law school;
• Current member of the California Bar and in good standing (required);
• Have excellent communication skills;
• Be self-motivated, intellectually curious and possess a strong work ethic;
• Enjoy continuous learning in a fast-paced and friendly work environment;
• Work independently with minimal supervision;
• Overall organization and attention to detail are absolutely necessary;
• Be comfortable in an all Mac environment

A resume and cover letter should be sent for our review.

Applicants should NOT call the office or appear in person. Interviews will be scheduled after review of credentials.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $100,000- $300,000 based on experience and performance bonuses

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• California State Bar (Preferred)

Work Location: In person