Staff Attorney - Atlanta, United States - The Roth Firm

Description

The Roth Firm is a Personal Injury Law Practice with over 17 years of business in the Southeastern United States. Our company culture is focused on providing a familial environment as it relates to our team and the clients we service. We provide a fluid educational environment for our employees to enhance the structure The Roth Firm has built. We offer an amazing place for people to call their professional home. The Roth Firm is an environment rich in training, open door policies and personal performance programs that enrich and shape our team into an amazing and unique company within the personal injury and workers compensation space.

The Roth Firm consistently raises the bar to not only service the needs of our staff, but the needs of our clients.

Creating an environment of inclusion, stability, and ethical workplace is of the utmost importance to The Roth Firm team. We maintain a solid position of providing Superior Service to our clients and to those we are proud to work with every day in the industry.

Are you ready to embark on a new career with a stable, tailored law firm equipped with the willingness to listen to new and exciting ways of solving problems?

Are you looking for a place that will recognize individual strengths and empower both individuals and teams to reach their maximum potential within a familial environment that focuses on the clients and their outcomes?

Reach out to us for an interview and tell us why you belong at The Roth Firm

Additional offers:

Generous PTO Policy

Health Benefits (Health, Vision, Dental)

Long and Short-Term Disability

401K plan with Safe Harbor Contributions

Free Parking

Paid Continuing Legal Education Classes

Cell Phone stipend

Onsite Workout Facilities

Mileage Reimbursements

Staff Attorney Job Description:

The Roth Firm is looking to add entry level Staff Attorneys to our dynamic team in Atlanta, Georgia. Successful candidates will be responsible for overseeing Personal Injury claims from inception through resolution, preparing cases under senior attorneys.

"NO PHONE CALLS". All applicants will be kept confidential.

*This is an on-site, full-time entry level position.

Job Requirements:

The Staff Attorney is required to take all cases within a pipeline from the first phone call to the result of the case, while consistently maintaining a high level of client service and attention. Must be able to focus on the entire process of the case which includes, but not limited to gathering police reports, medical records, coordinating medical care for clients, drafting letters and demands, maintaining a pristine calendar of deadlines, and handle negotiations and pre-litigation tasks. Must be able to analyze and research information, document, and manage a high-volume case load independently. Must be able to multi-task, prioritize and demonstrate acute attention to detail. Excellent organizational, written and communication skills are essential. Must be a team player and able to function at a higher level of organization. Must coordinate work efforts with managing partner and senior attorneys within the practice. Excellent organizational, written and communication skills are essential. Litigation and negotiation experience required. Experience with QuickBooks and Case Management Software preferred. Must handle all required closings onsite or via DocuSign with clients maintaining a high level of client service and attention to detail. Must always have a professional and eager perseverance for potential clients and contribute to an environment of growth within the practice. Previous personal injury or auto insurance experience (1-2 years) and Spanish Speakers strongly preferred. JD Candidates considered.

Successful candidates in this role have the unique desire to learn from senior attorneys and experienced legal professionals to advance their career based on their individual efforts and skillset attained within this position.

Job Duties:

Establish initial communication with clients and maintain file progress from inception. Handle all file communication pre – suit. Act as center of communication for client, senior attorneys, med providers, lien holders, and Insurance companies. Coordinate medical care for clients as necessary. Educate the client on processes and set appropriate client expectations. Escalate issues to the managing attorney as appropriate. Gather all records and bills necessary to advance the case. Manage a large caseload proactively using the case management system by working the assigned task list aggressively to move cases. Evaluate merits of claim and negotiate settlements. Communicate with opposing counsel and insurance companies. Determine the necessity of litigation and pursue litigation cases of all sizes aggressively. Maintain all client relationships in the best interest of the firm, including educating the client on processes and setting appropriate client expectations.

Requirements of the role:

• Initiate a positive introduction with potential and existing clients, obtain signatures for contracts of potential new clients.

• Openly communicate with all clients and set expectations early.

• Return all client calls promptly (including nights and weekends)

• Perform all intake and case management duties willfully and with consistent attention to detail.

• Contact clients regularly to maintain a clear and high level of communication.

• Meet with clients via Zoom and in person, onsite when needed.

• Initial review of case facts

• Monitor treatment progress, management of client relationship with various medical and service providers and setting up treatments when needed.

• Draft and Review demand and all pre-litigation documentation, and initiation of the litigation process to ensure all timelines are met.

• Maintain personal calendar of all deadlines.

• Negotiation of Settlement

• Meet with client to assess necessity of litigation.

• Review of Complaints

• Preparation of Interrogatories and Responses

• Mediation and Trial Prep

• State Court and Mag Court Hearings

• Set up Closing/Settlement meetings with clients and perform Closings when complete.

• Obtain Feedback from clients and encourage referral business.

• Track and report on case expenses and office expenses – management of cost control, expense recoupment and fee collection

• Maintain an organized filing system and open communication with the managing attorneys of the firm.

• Monitor and resolve un-cleared items on Trust and Business accounts.

• Other duties as requested or assigned.

Ideal candidates will be looking for a fast-paced learning environment where their skills will be sharpened in the personal injury and WC space.

****JD Candidates (Recent Law School Graduates) and Attorneys with 1-2 years experience strongly preferred.****

*Newly barred and JD Candidates awaiting results heavily considered.

**References requested