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 Salisbury, 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. The position requires an active Maryland Bar license and strong skills in legal analysis and client advocacy.

Duties

• Manage an assigned caseload by providing legal strategy and oversight throughout the discovery phase.



• Evaluate liability, damages, insurance coverage, and overall case value to maximize client outcomes.



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



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



• 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.



• 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 compliance.



• 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 case outcomes.

Requirements

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



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



• 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.



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



• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Education

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

Certifications

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

Skills

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



• Excellent negotiation, communication, and client relationship skills.



• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage with employer contributions.



• Employer-paid life insurance.



• Telemedicine and counseling services.



• Flexible paid time off.



• Paid holidays.



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



• Employer-provided technology/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