About the Pendleton Law Team The Pendleton Law Team is a woman-owned, minority-owned law firm serving clients across the Commonwealth of Virginia who have Personal Injury and Mass Torts legal needs. We provide our clients with gold star service through exceptional communication and a personalized experience. With many offices in Central Virginia and the Tidewater region, our law firm provides growth opportunities and an ideal workplace for our team. We are proud to be named a Top Workplace by the Richmond Times Dispatch for four years. We are The Heavy Hitters®.

SUMMARY OF ROLE

Responsible for representing personal injury clients, ensuring justice and compensation for their injuries. This is accomplished by handling the case file from start to settlement with support from a team of highly skilled support professionals. This includes managing the case at all stages of pre-litigation including the investigation, communication with insurance companies, negotiation, settlement, and liens process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

include but are not limited to: Handle personal injury case files from start to finish. Evaluate potential personal injury claims and provide legal advice to prospective clients accordingly. Access the value of claim by the 30-day mark. Draft, review, and modify claims, FOIA requests, notice of claim letters, demand letters, medical records, litigation vet memos, and other legal documents. Meet all pre-litigation filing deadlines. Research case law and oversee the collection of insurance policies, medical expenses, medical records, and other evidence relevant to the case. Develop theory of the case and negotiation strategy. Respond to all questions and requests from paralegal staff within 48 hours. Communicate with clients, witnesses, insurance company adjusters, and medical providers to gather information. Negotiate suitable agreements and settle on the clients' behalf when appropriate. Review all liens and expenses prior to settlement disbursement to client. Represent the client at hearings and mediations. Document and update the status of all case files in the case management system. Follow the firm's communication guidelines. Assume any additional duties that may be assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

High level of interpersonal and customer service experience and skills. Effective communication skills with clients, courts, insurance providers, and firm employees at all levels. Proven ability in the understanding of personal injury/tort law, medical terminology, and wrongful death. Excellent organizational skills, with a demonstrated ability to organize, plan, research and prioritize multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment, with good attention to detail. Ability to work autonomously and understand when the Practice Manager needs to be involved in decision making. Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion, good judgment, and negotiation skills. Sensitivity to problems or challenges

• The ability to identify when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong, with the skill to effectively communicate with clients in a professional, consultative manner. Deductive Reasoning
• The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce sensible and reasonable answers. Oral Comprehension
• The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through written and verbal communication. Effective decision making
• The ability to analyze information, evaluate results, and implement the best solution to solve problems or challenges.

Self-motivated, with a dedication to keeping up to date professionally, and applying new knowledge to the job.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree and Juris Doctorate from ABA accredited law school. Membership in the Virginia State Bar Association and a Virginia state license to practice law is mandatory. Minimum 3 years' experience in personal injury or civil litigation practices areas is required. Highly efficient with computer software (Microsoft Office applications Excel, Word) Knowledge and experience with other relevant forms of data technology software. Ability to successfully pass a background check and other pre-employment screening.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$85,000.00

• $105,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance Application Question(s): How many years of PI experience do you have as an attorney?

Work Location:

In person