Civil (Personal Injury) Attorney

Garza Law Firm, PLLC•Knoxville, IL

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About The Position

The Garza Law Firm’s Civil Attorney supports the Personal Injury Division by providing legal advice and representation to clients in personal injury cases involving negligence or wrongful actions. The attorney works closely with clients, peer attorneys, and support staff to prepare cases and develop effective legal strategies aimed at securing fair compensation. The role involves managing assigned cases from initial consultations through settlement negotiations or trial, reviewing potential clients’ intake information, evaluating cases, and explaining legal options and potential outcomes. The attorney handles case development, evidence gathering, insurance negotiations, hearings, mediation, and litigation when needed. The attorney also collaborates with the Personal Injury Support Team on client communication and legal documentation, conducts legal research, develops case strategies, and maintains accurate case records and deadlines using case management software. Periodic travel to various counties for legal hearings is required.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
Active licensure to practice law in Tennessee and good standing with the Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility.
3–5 years of experience handling personal injury cases, including client interactions, settlement negotiations, and litigation support.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 Suite applications.
Familiarity with case and client management software such as Filevine, Vine Sign, Law Pay, Lead Docket, and DocGen.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in a professional setting.
Experience in client advocacy, including conducting consultations, communicating case value, and guiding clients through the personal injury claims process.
Skill in negotiating settlements, interpreting insurance policies, securing fair compensation, and ensuring clients understand their rights and options.
Ability to manage a high-volume caseload in a fast-paced legal environment.
Willingness to travel periodically to various counties for legal hearings.
Accountability, including taking responsibility for work and firm performance, upholding commitments, and demonstrating ownership.
Client focus, including proactively understanding and meeting client needs and identifying opportunities to add value.
Situational adaptability, including maintaining professionalism and resilience under pressure and handling change and challenges positively.
Action-oriented approach, including taking initiative, promptly addressing challenges, and confidently managing difficult legal issues.

Nice To Haves

3 years of experience working in a small to medium-sized law firm.
Bar admission in additional states surrounding Tennessee, such as Kentucky, North Carolina, or Virginia.
Conversational fluency in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Manage assigned personal injury cases from initial client consultations through settlement negotiations or trial proceedings.
Conduct client intake reviews, assess case viability, explain legal options, discuss potential outcomes, and determine appropriate representation.
Maintain ongoing client communication and collaborate with paralegals and legal assistants to support clients throughout the claims process.
Develop cases by gathering evidence, negotiating with insurance companies, preparing for hearings and mediation, and litigating in court when necessary.
Advocate for clients in negotiations with insurance companies, opposing counsel, and other involved parties to seek fair settlements.
Prepare and present arguments for damages, including medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Work with the Personal Injury Support Team to draft demand letters, settlement agreements, and legal pleadings.
Present legal arguments clearly and effectively in written and oral form.
Conduct legal research, analyze case law, and develop strategies using legal precedents and factual evidence to strengthen client claims.
Use case management software to maintain accurate, up-to-date case records and ensure tasks, deadlines, and legal filings are completed on time.
Represent Garza Law Firm professionally in public and client interactions.
Travel periodically to various counties for legal hearings.