Seasoned Attorney with 2-5 years of experience in plaintiff or defense personal injury practice

1-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm in Columbus is seeking a Seasoned Attorney with 2-5 years of experience in plaintiff or defense personal injury practice. The candidate will handle a large, active docket of personal injury cases and must be admitted to practice law in the State of Ohio. The firm offers a positive work environment, dedicated support staff, and a team-based work culture with benefits including 401k with company match.

Duties:

• Handle a large, active docket of personal injury cases.
• Investigate case facts and develop damages evidence.
• Negotiate all aspects of case settlements, including lien resolution, where appropriate.
• Maintain communication and positive relationships with clients, opposing attorneys, court personnel, and insurance representatives.
• Work with teams to accomplish law firm goals.
• Supervise support staff.
• Utilize MS Office for case management.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements:

• Admitted to practice law in the State of Ohio.
• 2-5 years of plaintiff or defense personal injury practice.
• Insurance defense and/or prior claims handling experience is a major advantage.
• Proficiency in MS Office required.
• Knowledge of Needles case management software preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and overall superior communication and presentation skills.
• Superior negotiation skills and ability to work under pressure.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctorate (.) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of Ohio.

Skills:

• Strong negotiation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Familiarity with Needles case management software is preferred.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Supervisory skills for support staff management.

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