Pre Litigation Attorney

BROWN & CROUPPEN ATTORNEYS AT LAW PC•St. Louis, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Brown & Crouppen is seeking a Pre-Litigation Attorney to join its Plaintiff Personal Injury Practice. This in-office position is based at the firm's main office in The Hill neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri, and is open to applicants in Illinois, Missouri, and Kansas. The attorney will work closely with a dedicated support team consisting of a pre-litigation paralegal, medical paralegal, legal assistant, and settlement paralegal to ensure efficient case management and positive client outcomes. The role involves managing approximately 150 active personal injury cases, serving as the primary legal contact for clients, evaluating liability and damages, monitoring medical treatment, preparing demand letters, and negotiating settlements. The attorney will also address insurance coverage disputes and policy limit demands, advise clients on settlement offers, collaborate with senior litigation attorneys on cases that proceed to litigation, and oversee lien resolution and subrogation issues. Brown & Crouppen is one of the largest personal injury law firms in the Midwest. The firm focuses on helping individuals pursue justice against insurance companies and corporations, with an emphasis on personalized client care. It states a mission to help every person, regardless of race, gender, orientation, religion, age, or income, pursue justice and fair compensation.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience handling motor vehicle accident cases in a pre-litigation setting.
Licensed to practice law in Illinois and Missouri.
J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with the State Bar.
Strong negotiation skills and ability to maximize settlements for clients.
Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical abilities.
Outstanding client service skills and ability to explain complex legal issues clearly.
Experience working with medical providers and insurance adjusters.
Ability to efficiently manage a high caseload while maintaining attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of approximately 150 active personal injury cases.
Serve as the primary legal contact for clients, keeping them informed and supported throughout their cases.
Evaluate cases to assess liability, damages, and potential settlement value.
Oversee medical treatment progress to ensure injuries and damages are properly documented for settlement negotiations.
Address client concerns promptly and provide guidance and reassurance throughout the legal process.
Draft well-supported demand letters highlighting liability, medical damages, and the impact of injuries.
Negotiate with insurance adjusters to achieve settlements on behalf of clients.
Handle insurance coverage disputes and policy limit demands when applicable.
Evaluate settlement offers and advise clients whether to accept, counter, or escalate a claim.
Collaborate with senior litigation attorneys on cases that transition to litigation.
Oversee lien resolution and subrogation issues to maximize client recoveries.