Pre-Litigation Attorney, Personal Injury
About The Position
Sweeney Merrigan Law is seeking a tenacious and perceptive Personal Injury Pre-Litigation Associate Attorney to join their expanding legal team. This role involves managing a diverse caseload of personal injury matters from intake through pre-suit resolution. The attorney will advocate for injured clients, guide them through the prelitigation process with care, strategy, and professionalism, evaluate claims, develop case strategy, communicate with clients, draft demands and legal correspondence, negotiate with insurance carriers, and move cases efficiently toward settlement or litigation. The firm emphasizes a low-ego, team-oriented workplace where everyone supports each other. They are looking for attorneys who are humble, hungry, and people-smart, committed to delivering outstanding results.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
- Licensed and in good standing to practice law in Massachusetts.
- 0–3 years of experience in prelitigation, personal injury, or a related legal practice area.
- Demonstrated interest in representing injured clients and developing a career in personal injury law.
- Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple active cases and deadlines.
- Analytical thinking and sound judgment in evaluating clients, claims, and case strategy.
- Professional demeanor when interacting with clients, insurers, medical providers, and other parties.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Commitment to a humble, hungry, and people-smart culture.
- Openness to feedback, coaching, and continued professional development.
Nice To Haves
- Prior plaintiff-side personal injury or prelitigation experience.
- Experience drafting settlement demands and negotiating bodily injury claims with insurance carriers.
- Familiarity with medical records, damages evaluation, insurance coverage, and personal injury claim development.
- Experience with case management and legal research platforms.
Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of personal injury prelitigation matters from intake through settlement or transition to litigation.
- Consult with clients to understand the facts, needs, and merits of each case and provide regular case updates.
- Evaluate claims and develop case strategy using applicable statutes, case law, medical documentation, and other relevant information.
- Draft letters of representation, insurance notices, settlement demands, and other legal correspondence.
- Negotiate with insurance adjusters and carriers to pursue favorable resolutions for clients.
- Monitor case progress, settlement disbursements, and other key deadlines and developments.
- Collaborate with supervising attorneys and team members regarding significant case developments and matters requiring escalation.
- Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential case records in the firm’s case management system.
- Stay current on developments in Massachusetts personal injury law relevant to prelitigation practice.
- Deliver excellent client service through clear, responsive, and professional communication.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Full health benefits are available upon first day of employment
- 401(k) matching is offered after one year of employment
- Opportunities for professional growth on a collaborative and supportive legal team
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
