Associate Attorney

Personal Injury Attorney

Slater & Zurz, LLP is seeking an experienced, motivated, and results driven personal injury attorney to join the firm. The ideal candidate should have the ability to handle a large, active docket of both pre-litigation and litigation files and aggressively advocate for our clients.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and work up assigned personal injury cases, including pre-suit claim investigation, settlement negotiations, lien resolution, preparing pleadings, motion practice, research and writing, discovery, attendance at court conferences and hearings, litigating cases to verdict, etc.
• Work with and support teams within the firm.
• Maintain communication and positive relationships with clients.
• Supervise support staff.

Qualifications:

• Licensed to practice in Ohio.
• Ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience, preferably in the areas of personal injury, insurance defense, and/or prior claims handling experience.
• Excellent research, writing, interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of NEOS case management software preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work with others and contribute to a positive work environment to advance firm goals.

Compensation:

• Competitive compensation package with the opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses.
• Benefits package including:
• Health Insurance

Job Location:

• The position is based out of our Akron office location.

License/Certification:

• Ohio Bar License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Slater & Zurz, LLP is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Pay: $79,258.13 - $95,450.66 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person