Personal Injury Attorney

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Salary: $75,000 - $140,000 per year

We are a regional personal injury firm with 15 offices in four states, serving a lot of the south. For over 40 years, we've helped our clients with their matters and

• Amazing reputation
• Great earning potential

Key Responsibilities:

• Case Management: Handle a caseload of personal injury cases from intake to resolution, ensuring thorough investigation, legal analysis, and strategic planning.
• Client Representation: Represent clients in negotiations, mediations, arbitrations, and trials, advocating for their best interests and maximizing compensation.
• Legal Research: Conduct comprehensive legal research to support case strategy, staying updated on relevant laws, regulations, and precedents.
• Document Preparation: Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and other legal documents necessary for case progression.
• Client Communication: Maintain regular communication with clients to provide updates on case developments, address concerns, and provide legal advice.
• Negotiation: Negotiate settlements with insurance companies and opposing counsel to achieve favorable outcomes for clients, while preparing cases for trial if necessary.
• Compliance: Ensure all legal actions and strategies comply with ethical standards and legal requirements.

Qualifications:

• Education: Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Bar Admission: Must be admitted to the Louisiana State Bar and eligible to practice law in New Orleans.
• Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience practicing personal injury law, with a proven track record of successful case outcomes.
• Skills:
• Strong litigation skills, including trial experience.
• Excellent negotiation and advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage complex cases independently and collaboratively.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in legal research, analysis, and drafting legal documents.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in handling a variety of personal injury cases, including motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, medical malpractice, and wrongful death.
• Familiarity with Louisiana personal injury laws and local court procedures.
• Fluency in Spanish or other languages commonly spoken in the New Orleans area is a plus.

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