Claims Attorney at Matos Personal Injury Lawyers
Lakewood, CO
About the Job
Are you a successful and knowledgeable personal injury attorney looking to work alongside an established team of high-performing professionals? If so, we’d like to connect. Our firm is looking for an applicant who can manage case files from start to finish and help clients find justice and compensation for their injuries. We need someone with excellent credentials, a real passion for helping people, and a minimum of 3 years of successful personal injury litigation and trial case experience. If this sounds like you, apply today!
Compensation:$60,000 - $90,000 + performance-based commission
Responsibilities:- Oversee personal injury case files from beginning to end
- Review, modify, and draft motions, discovery responses, demand letters, pleadings, claims, subpoenas, memorandums, and other legal documents
- Delegate tasks and manage a team of litigation paralegals, legal assistants, personal injury paralegals, case managers, and legal secretary
- Settle on the clients’ behalf when appropriate and negotiate reasonable agreements
- Represent the client at hearings, trials, mediations, depositions, and litigation
- Manage personal injury cases from inception through resolution, ensuring timely and strategic handling of all aspects of the case.
- Conduct thorough case research, review medical records, and gather relevant evidence to build compelling cases.
- Draft and modify legal documents, including pleadings and demand letters.
- Collaborate with senior attorneys and legal staff to ensure cases are handled effectively and efficiently.
- Maintain organized and updated documentation for each case in the firm’s case management system.
- Proficiency in computers is vital
- Superior research, negotiation, drafting, and communication skills are highly valued
- Requires a bachelor’s degree and a J.D. degree
- A minimum of 3 years of personal injury litigation or trial experience in medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, or civil litigation practice areas is necessary
- Knowledge of personal injury law/ tort law, medical terminology, wrongful death, civil and family law, and medical malpractice is vital
- Experienced in Personal Injury Law: You must have 3+ years of experience in the world of personal injury.
- Licensed in Colorado: You must be licensed to practice law in Colorado and in good standing with the State Bar.
- Client-Centered: A strong passion for helping injured individuals and achieving the best outcomes for them.
- Skilled Communicator: Excellent writing, negotiation, and verbal communication skills are crucial to advocate for clients.
- Organized & Detail-Oriented: The ability to manage multiple cases while keeping meticulous records and meeting deadlines.
- Bonus: Litigation experience is a plus, but not required.
The Matos Law Firm is a dynamic and forward-thinking law firm dedicated to providing exceptional legal services. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment, where talented individuals can thrive and make a significant impact.