Personal Injury Lawyer

Job Description

Job Description

Our law firm is seeking a skilled and successful personal injury attorney to join our growing team and help clients find justice and compensation for their injuries. Our ideal candidate will handle case files from start to finish, have excellent credentials, a passion for helping people, and a minimum of 1 year of successful personal injury litigation and trial case experience.

Experience is preferred, but not necessary. If you can handle a high-volume caseload and are looking to be on a winning team, please apply today. Salary does not include bonus pay.

$60,000 - $100,000

• Converse with clients, expert witnesses, supporting witnesses, insurance company adjusters, and medical providers to gather information
• Investigate potential personal injury claims and provide legal advice to prospective clients accordingly
• Appear as legal counsel on the clients’ behalf at mediations, trials, hearings, depositions, and litigation

• Manage a full caseload of pre-litigation and, where applicable, litigation personal injury matters
• Conduct client intakes and maintain regular client communication
• Draft and review demand letters, pleadings, and settlement agreements
• Analyze medical records and prepare case summaries
• Negotiate settlements with insurance adjusters and opposing counsel
• Represent clients in mediations, depositions, and court hearings as needed
• Ensure cases move forward efficiently and comply with applicable deadlines

• Excellent negotiation, drafting, research, and communication skills are desired
• Knowledge of personal injury law/ tort law, medical terminology, wrongful death, civil and family law, and medical malpractice is vital
• Membership in the State Bar Association and a state license to practice law is mandatory

• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in Ohio (Required)
• Licensed in Tennessee and/or Indiana (Preferred)
• 1+ year of experience in personal injury law preferred, but not required
• Strong negotiation, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to thrive in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment
• Proficient in legal case management software and Microsoft Office

Heit Law, LLC is a Columbus based personal injury firm.