Senior Counsel

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Johnson Law Group, a fast paced, high-volume plaintiffs’ law firm headquartered in Houston, Texas, is seeking an Attorney to join our legal team in Denver as we expand our footprint into Colorado.

We seek an energetic and driven Personal Injury Attorney for our growing Auto Accident Personal Injury Division. This role requires previous experience in handling auto accident cases in volume. The ideal candidate should have experience leading a team of personal injury department members. Candidates must also thrive under pressure, have the ability to multi-task, and be self-motivated.

• Handle personal injury case files from start to finish
• Evaluate potential personal injury claims and provide legal advice to prospective clients accordingly
• Draft, review, and modify claims, motions, discovery responses, demand letters, pleadings, subpoenas, memorandums, and other legal documents
• Research case law and premises liability, and gather insurance policies, medical expenses, medical records, and other evidence relevant to the case
• Communicate with clients, expert witnesses, insurance company adjusters, supporting witnesses, and medical providers to gather information
• Negotiate suitable agreements and settle on the clients’ behalf when appropriate
• Represent the client at hearings, trials, mediations, depositions, and litigation
• Document and update the status of all case files in the case management system
• Manage a team including paralegals and legal assistants

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) and Colorado state bar membership required
• 7 – 12 years of experience practicing law
• Candidate must have Auto Accident Personal Injury experience

Requirements:

• Strong client-facing experience in any field; ability to communicate clearly with our clients is a must
• Case management skills including a strong aptitude for managing and prioritizing multiple clients, projects and deadlines
• Preferential consideration for mediation experience
• Superior organization skills with great follow through
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize appropriately
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Deadline and detail-oriented
• Excel skills are helpful

Job Type:

Full-time

Pay:

$125,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Denver, CO (Denver County): Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to akutscher@johnsonlawgroup.com with subject line "Senior Counsel - Denver".