Pre-Litigation Attorney

Arnold & Smith Law, PLLC

This job is for a Pre‑Litigation Attorney. The position focuses on early case handling to achieve best outcomes for clients. The attorney will work independently and coordinate with supporting staff and other attorneys.

Base pay: $70,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr. Pay is based on skills and experience. (Provided by Arnold & Smith Law, PLLC)

Oklahoma City, OK

• Oversee and manage approximately 500 pre‑litigation matters with the assistance of assigned negotiators from inception to settlement.
• Assist and direct negotiators with day‑to‑day management of pre‑litigation matters.
• Assist and direct investigations on all pre‑litigation and potential litigation matters.
• Provide attorney review and final approval for negotiators.
• Assist negotiators in negotiating pre‑litigation settlements.
• Evaluate potential and current issues for valuation purposes to aid in early resolution.
• Maintain communication with clients and staff through the course of the claim.
• Perform legal research on relevant issues during the process.
• Prepare summons, complaints, and other responsive pleadings for filing with the appropriate court.
• Propound and respond to written discovery.
• Prepare and respond to law and motion.
• Possess active, acute knowledge of legal experts.
• Be able to settle pre‑litigation/litigation cases for full value.
• Meet with "problematic" clients.
• Determine when to file suit.
• Negotiate upon settlement or award.
• Identify "high value" cases early and coordinate with negotiators.
• Identify "low value" cases and knowledge of when to drop/refer matters out.
• Understand statute deadlines.

• Juris Doctorate and current good standing with a USA state bar.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience working as a pre‑litigation attorney at a law firm.
• Excellent interpersonal and social skills.
• Initiative and compassion for those requiring personal injury services.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Job type:
  Full‑time
• Seniority level:
  Associate
• Job function:
  General Business and Legal
• Industries:
  Law Practice