Pre-Suit Personal Injury Attorney

1-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Overview: A law firm in Fort Myers, FL, seeks a Pre-Suit Personal Injury Attorney to manage and negotiate cases with insurance providers, oversee a full caseload, and maintain regular client communication. The ideal candidate will possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, a determination to achieve the best results for clients, and solid problem-solving abilities.

Duties:

• Manage and negotiate cases with insurance providers
• Effectively handle a full case load
• Oversee and manage a dedicated full-time legal assistant
• Prioritize regular client communication
• Open new files and make initial client contact, maintaining regular contact after that
• Fully investigate each case, gathering and analyzing intake information and relevant documents, entering data into the ATO database
• Verify insurance coverage and liability issues, maintaining contact with insurance companies
• Manage client's medical care, staying in constant communication with clients and medical providers
• Schedule and calendar medical appointments, explain procedures and related documentation to clients
• Continuously monitor case status, review medical records
• Organize and maintain case files, preparing files to be submitted to demand writers

Requirements:

• 1+ years of experience managing a heavy Personal Injury caseload
• An active member of the Florida Bar Association in good standing
• Ability to organize and manage time effectively, handling multiple tasks
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interact empathetically with clients during their time of need
• Determination and drive to achieve the best results for clients and win cases
• Solid problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Consistent record of attendance, reliability, and integrity
• Bilingualism is a plus

Education and Certifications:

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

Skills:

• Strong negotiation skills
• Proficiency in legal research and analysis
• Familiarity with relevant laws and regulations
• Ability to work collaboratively with a legal team
• Proficiency in using legal databases and software

Benefits Offered:

• Dental Insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401K
• Employer-paid short-term disability
• Basic life insurance

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