Personal Injury Associate AttorneyJoin GGRM Law Firm, Nevada's premier injury law firm in Las Vegas, NV, as a
Personal Injury Associate Attorney and make a significant impact on the lives of those who have been injured. If you enjoy interacting with clients and are committed to providing excellent and compassionate representation, we invite you to join our team.
Salary Range- $150,000 - no experience required.
- $175,000 - 3+ years of experience as an Attorney, no workers' compensation experience required.
- $200,000 - 5+ years of experience as an Attorney and workers' compensation experience is required
- 1% - 4% bonus based on fee splitting of generated revenue
POSITION SUMMARYA Personal Injury Attorney is responsible for the direction and management of all assigned cases.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Ensuring case management software (CMS) feed is cleared daily
- Ensuring completion of all assigned tasks by relevant due dates
- Ensuring proper documentation of all assigned cases in CMS
- Ensuring emails are cleared daily
- Monitoring and managing the progress and statute of limitations (SOL) for assigned cases
- Facilitating meetings with assigned Claim Specialists on a regular basis to ensure each claim is reviewed at least once per month
- Completing Initial 72-hour Contacts with new clients
- Completing Quarterly Meaningful Client Contacts (QMCC)
- Assessing cases for immediate demand
- Reviewing red-flag records
- Auditing cases to determine if a lifecare plan or future care is required
- Reviewing and editing demands for partner approval
- Negotiating the settlement of a claim
- Reviewing and approving disbursals
- Reviewing releases
- Informing the Claims Assistant of reductions to requests
- Preparing Poremba/Breen letters as needed
- Attending litigation transfer meetings
- Participating in administrative staff meetings and leadership team meetings
- Performing other duties as assigned
Requirements
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)- Graduate of an accredited institution by the American Bar Association with a Juris Doctor degree and a specialization in law or any related field
- Licensed to practice law in the State of Nevada and in good standing with the Nevada State Bar
- A valid Nevada driver's license, valid driver's insurance, and proof of driving record
- Thorough knowledge of legal principles, legal research techniques, legal terminology, and government regulations
- Excellent legal drafting, writing, and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and critical thinking skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Ability to operate basic office equipment such as a copy machine, fax machine, printer, scanner, computer
- Ability to work with databases and online technological platforms, such as a CMS
- Ability to be detail-oriented, diligent, and flexible
- Ability to handle conflicting time demands and focus on task completion with little direction or need for supervisory follow-up
- Proficient command of the English language in both oral and written format
- Ability to work and maintain patience with diversified individuals of various backgrounds and professional competencies
- Committed to maintaining integrity and confidentiality on behalf of clients and the Firm
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)- Minimum of two years of experience in personal injury litigation
- Demonstrated case analysis ability and a track record of proven settlement skills
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
