About this opportunity
Sweeney Merrigan Personal Injury Lawyers lists this Associate Litigation Attorney opportunity in boston, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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Sweeney Merrigan Law seeks a tenacious, perceptive Associate Attorney. The Associate Attorney is responsible for managing a diverse caseload of personal injury cases from beginning to end, which involves speaking with clients to ascertain their needs and update them on their case, choosing the most appropriate course of action, drafting demands, negotiating with insurance adjusters, writing complaints, managing discovery, and monitoring the disbursement of settlements, among others.
At Sweeney Merrigan, one of Boston’s leading personal injury law firms, we pride ourselves on giving our clients only the highest quality of service, care, and professionalism as we fight to get them the compensation they deserve. Our office is a low-ego environment where we seek to have one another’s backs and strive for excellence as a group.
To be successful as an Associate Attorney, you should demonstrate outstanding negotiation and people skills. Ultimately, a top-notch Associate Attorney will exhibit at least some familiarity with all subspecialties of their field and will utilize this knowledge to successfully conclude cases, as needed.
Associate Attorney Responsibilities
Consulting with clients to ascertain the details and merits of each case.
Conducting research using legislation, case law, and other legal texts as sources to decide on a modus operandi.
Drafting legal texts, such as letters of rep, insurance notices, and demands.
Advocating for clients in insurance negotiations
Informing your department manager about salient developments in each case.
Ensuring that client data remains confidential and is stored securely according to protocols
Maintaining complete and accurate records in our case management software
Remaining abreast of changes to legislation.
Associate Attorney Qualifications
Accredited Law degree.
Licensed to practice law in Massachusetts.
0-3 years of experience in prelitigation.
Enthusiastic about serving clients in the field of personal injury.
Foundational accounting skills.
Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Perceptive and meticulous, with a thorough understanding of human behavior.
Exceptional organizational skills
Ideal team player attitude: someone who is humble, hungry, and people-smart
Openness and teachability
Attitude of excellent client service
Compensation and Benefits
We offer competitive pay, full health benefits and 401k matching after 1 year.
Seniority level
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Job function
Legal
Industries
Legal Services
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Worksite address
boston, MA, 02298, US
Who can apply
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