Overview
Personal Injury Litigation Attorney Jobs in Hollywood, FL at Afriat Law, PLLC
Afriat Law, PLLC is seeking an experienced, highly organized, fast-paced, and motivated Personal Injury Litigation Attorney to join our growing team. This position is primarily focused on personal injury litigation but will also involve assisting with pre-litigation matters as needed.
The ideal candidate will have at least three (3) years of experience as either a plaintiff-side personal injury litigation attorney or an insurance defense litigation personal injury attorney. The candidate must be capable of independently managing a their own caseload in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Experience with Filevine is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Independently manage personal injury cases from the filing of suit through trial.
- Draft and argue motions, pleadings, memoranda, and other court filings.
- Prepare and respond to written discovery.
- Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, corporate representatives, treating physicians, and experts.
- Attend and represent clients at mediations.
- Attend and argue hearings, case management conferences, and trial.
- Develop litigation strategies and evaluate liability, causation, damages, and case value.
- Communicate regularly with clients regarding case status, litigation strategy, and settlement opportunities.
- Coordinate with opposing counsel, experts, witnesses, court personnel, and litigation vendors.
- Review medical records, bills, deposition transcripts, expert reports, and other evidence.
- Monitor court orders, case management deadlines, and trial-related requirements.
- Prepare exhibits, witness and exhibit lists, hearing materials, trial notebooks, and case summaries.
- Negotiate settlements and respond to settlement PFSs.
- Assist with pre-litigation matters, including case evaluation, demand preparation, investigation, medical-record review, and settlement negotiations.
- Collaborate with the firm’s attorneys, paralegals, and support staff.
Qualifications
- Active member in good standing of The Florida Bar.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a plaintiff-side personal injury litigation attorney or insurance defense litigation attorney.
- Substantial experience handling civil litigation matters independently.
- Experience taking and defending depositions and attending hearings and mediations.
- Trial experience is preferred.
- Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
- Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
- Strong attention to detail and proofreading skills.
- Ability to manage multiple cases and competing deadlines with minimal supervision.
- Professional communication skills and a strong commitment to client service.
- Experience with Filevine is strongly preferred.
Job Type
Full-time, in person
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Additional benefits to be discussed during the hiring process
Work Location
In person at Afriat Law, PLLC in Hollywood, Florida.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Language:
- Spanish (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Title: Personal Injury Litigation Attorney
Company: Afriat Law, PLLC
Location: Hollywood, FL
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