Pre-Litigation Lawyer

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Pre-Litigation Lawyer to join its growing personal injury team in Baltimore, MD. This role provides legal oversight, strategic direction, and risk assessment during the early stages of case development. The ideal candidate will evaluate liability, damages, and insurance coverage to maximize client outcomes while identifying opportunities for early resolution.

Duties

• Manage an assigned caseload by providing legal strategy and oversight throughout the discovery phase, ensuring optimal case progression.



• Evaluate liability, damages, insurance coverage, and overall case value to determine the best path for client advocacy and resolution.



• Provide legal guidance to support staff regarding case strategy, documentation, evidence collection, and necessary next steps.



• Review insurance policies, coverage issues, UM/UIM claims, liens, and other legal matters affecting case value and settlement potential.



• Monitor medical treatment progression and evaluate whether cases are appropriately positioned for demand, negotiation, or litigation.



• Communicate with clients who request attorney contact within 24 hours, providing legal guidance and maintaining exceptional client service.



• Identify and pursue opportunities for early settlement while participating in negotiations as appropriate to achieve favorable outcomes.



• Determine when cases should transition to litigation and provide strategic recommendations regarding timing and case posture.



• Monitor statutes of limitation and other critical legal deadlines to ensure strict compliance and avoid malpractice risks.



• Identify deficiencies in liability evidence, damages documentation, medical records, or insurance information and direct corrective action.



• Partner with team leadership and cross-functional teams to improve legal strategies, workflows, and overall case outcomes.

Requirements

• Experience practicing personal injury law in pre-litigation, litigation, insurance defense, plaintiff's personal injury, or claims strategy.



• Excellent negotiation, communication, and client relationship skills with a focus on achieving the best possible outcomes.



• Strong knowledge of personal injury law, insurance coverage, liability, damages, liens, and UM/UIM claims.



• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities to effectively advise clients and collaborate with internal teams.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active license and membership in the Maryland Bar, in good standing.

Skills

• Strong legal analysis and strategic decision-making capabilities.



• Ability to evaluate complex medical and insurance information to determine case value.



• Exceptional client advocacy and service orientation.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage with employer contributions.



• Employer-paid life insurance.



• Telemedicine and counseling services.



• Flexible paid time off and paid holidays.



• 401(k) with employer match after six months.



• Employer-provided technology and equipment.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
1629 K ST NW, Suite 300
Washington
District of Columbia
United States 20006
Phone : (202) 955-5585
Fax : (213) 895-7306