Personal Injury Associate Attorney

Lebovitz Law Group (LLG) is an established Personal Injury Law Firm located in midtown Phoenix. A serious injury or wrongful death of a loved one can be a life changing event. Our clients receive the attention, time and detail required to help them through one of their most difficult times. LLG continues to grow, and we work hard to treat our clients and legal team like family; we believe in our employees and support their personal growth and development.

LLG is currently seeking a full-time attorney with 1+ years’ experience. Our attorneys help in every aspect of pre-litigation case management. However, we have team members that support our attorneys with setting up claims and ordering police reports, medical bills/records, balance verifications, and more.

We are selective about which cases we take and keep case volume low so that our team can produce top quality work and provide the time, attention, and detail our clients deserve. We have an open-door policy and support our team by maintaining an open line of communication. LLG provides extensive opportunities for training and continuing education. We have an incredible team environment with a positive culture that fosters the opportunity to do meaningful work and make a difference in people's lives.

Summary Job Description

Please note this summary job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

· Utilize case management software; data entry including placing notes into the firm’s client management system; update case files.

· Develop positive relationships with clients, insurance adjusters, medical providers, opposing counsel, and the court.

· Independently manage all aspects of a Personal Injury caseload from beginning to end.

· Investigate facts and research legal issues.

· Familiarity with Medicare/Medicaid, Tri-Care, and private insurance, as well as the ability to negotiate liens and third-party interests.

· Communicate with medical facilities/providers, provide/receive updates regarding client's attendance, treatment, and referrals or other special medical needs.

· Negotiate with insurance adjusters, outside counsel, and other parties to reach a fair settlement for clients within specified limits.

· Greet and assist onsite guests with a positive, helpful attitude, providing them a professional welcome, going above and beyond in the service approach.

· Draft and file lawsuits and motions, answer and propound discovery, set up and attend depositions, work with expert witnesses.

· Marketing opportunities to promote the law firm, build and maintain referrals; increase client intakes by marketing with local medical/chiropractic and other industry related offices.

The candidate MUST possess the following:

· Licensed attorney in the State of Arizona, in good standing.

· Minimum of 1 years’ relevant work experience (plaintiff or defense).

· Be a self-sufficient, self-motivated, highly organized multi-tasker who works well in a fast-paced environment; capacity to work under pressure and prioritize work quickly.

· Enjoy working in a collaborative team environment.

· Ability to act with integrity regarding all matters of confidentiality.

· Warmth, professionalism, sincerity and a welcoming attitude come naturally to you whether speaking to our clients on the phone or greeting them in our office; have extraordinary organizational and interpersonal skills dealing with a diverse range of people.

· Impress clients with your competence as well as your ability to sympathize with their situation.

· Reliability and timeliness; dedicated and hard-working; strong attention to detail.

· Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations; ability to think on your feet because when working in a client-service business not everything is cut and dry.

· Tech savvy and/or confident handling new computer and phone systems, knowledge of Windows environment, and proficient using Microsoft products.

· Communication must be a skill you have mastered - whether speaking or listening; bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

· Desire to learn; the right candidate has opportunities to advance.

Compensation & Benefits:

· Salary commensurate with experience + immediate eligibility for a bonus structure.

· Quarterly and year-end bonuses.

· Health insurance stipend.

· Paid time off / sick leave.

· 401k

· Opportunities for continuing education and/or tuition reimbursement.

· Flexible schedule.

· Become part of an awesome, growing team!