Plaintiff Personal Injury Protection Attorney

1-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm in Fort Lauderdale, FL, seeks a Plaintiff Personal Injury Protection Attorney to manage a significant caseload from inception to post-trial. The successful candidate will be responsible for attending hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials, preparing pleadings, conducting research, and developing client relationships.

Duties:

• Manage significant caseload from inception to post-trial
• Attend hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials
• Prepare pleadings, discovery/discovery responses, motions, and other litigation documents
• Perform research and writing
• Prepare timely reports to insurance carriers and clients regarding case status and ongoing activities
• Develop clients via relationship-building methods
• Travel to various courthouses and other locations as necessary

Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience in personal injury protection law
• Good standing member of the Florida Bar
• Excellent academic credentials
• Strong analytical and research skills with attention to detail
• Excellent writing, interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Ability to communicate professionally in person, via telephone, and written correspondence/email
• Experience evaluating files for litigation

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
• Admission to the Florida Bar

Skills:

• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Adobe, Outlook, Excel, and Westlaw
• Ability to evaluate files for litigation

Benefits:

• Potential for performance-based bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits are paid 100% by the employer, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Referral program
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

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