Intake Attorney

Position Summary: The Intake Attorney serves as a legal resource and subject matter expert for the Intake teams, helping ensure that potential cases are properly evaluated, qualified, and routed for representation. This position plays a critical role in supporting client acquisition efforts by providing legal guidance on case eligibility, liability assessments, and other intake-related issues.

The Intake Attorney will represent the firm at TRO and MPU hearings, assist with case evaluations, and maintain a limited caseload of pre-litigation matters. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, sound legal judgment, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to providing exceptional client service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary legal resource for Client Support and intake team members regarding case qualification questions.
• Review potential client inquiries and provide legal assessments regarding case viability and firm acceptance criteria.
• Provide guidance on complex intake issues and escalated client matters.
• Evaluate and assess the merits of personal injury cases at the pre-litigation stage.
• Attend and represent the firm at TRO and MPU hearings as required.
• Prepare hearing materials, documentation, and supporting evidence.
• Communicate hearing outcomes and recommendations to management and case teams.
• Ensure compliance with applicable court procedures and legal requirements.
• Manage a limited caseload of pre-litigation personal injury matters.
• Review medical records, bills, and supporting evidence.
• Assist in settlement evaluation and case resolution strategies.
• Coordinate with pre-litigation and litigation teams regarding case development and transfer when appropriate.
• Prepare and send demand letters to insurance companies, outlining the injuries and damages sustained by clients.
• Negotiate settlements with insurance adjusters to secure the best possible outcome for clients.
• Maintain thorough case documentation, including file notes, correspondence, and status updates.
• Work closely with the litigation team to ensure smooth transition of cases that require litigation.
• Stay up to date with legal trends, statutes, and case law affecting personal injury claims.
• Provide excellent client service by keeping clients informed and involved in the progress of their cases.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar and in good standing.
• 2+ years of experience in personal injury law, preferably with a focus on pre-litigation or pre-suit matters.
• Strong knowledge of personal injury law, insurance practices, and case evaluation.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• A client-centered approach with a focus on achieving the best possible outcomes for clients.

Physical Requirements:

• Office environment with normal business hours necessary to satisfactorily perform job functions.
• Stationary Position – Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time.
• Move or Traverse – This position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, meeting rooms, office machinery, etc. May occasionally ascends/descends the stairs to get to other floors, cafeteria and parking area.
• Dexterity – constantly operates a computer and other office machinery such as a copy machine/printer.
• Move, Transport, Position, Put, Install, Remove - Occasionally moves supplies weighing up to 10 pounds for various presentation and event needs.
• Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information - The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess - The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Benefits and Perks:

• Medical, dental, vision
• Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company Paid STD (with no waiting period)
• Option to purchase additional Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary LTD, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage
• 401(k) with company contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement

Disclaimer: Please note that this job description is subject to change with or without prior notice, and that reasonable accommodation may be requested to perform the essential functions of the job.