What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Management Attorney position at Coda Search│Staffing?
The attorney will work on a variety of pharmaceutical and medical device product liability matters and be responsible for day-to-day management of their assigned caseload. Daily responsibilities include pre-filing investigation and record review, statute of limitations and case evaluation, preparation of complaints and discovery responses, and settlement processing. This position involves significant daily contact with clients, management of paralegal/support staff, and regular contact with outside attorneys (referring/co-counsel, defense counsel, etc.).
Desired Skills and Experience
The ideal candidate must possess the following attributes:
- J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school
- Admitted to practice law in New Jersey and in good standing
- 1-3 years of experience in mass tort, products liability, or personal injury cases
- Experience with patient medical records and medical terminology
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong legal research and writing abilities
- Demonstrated ability to multitask several time-critical projects under tight deadlines
- Demonstrated ability and desire to work on matters beyond regular business hours
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Superior problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail
- Commitment to upholding the rules of ethics and professional conduct
- Professional, collegial and friendly demeanor
- Admitted to practice law in New York and/or New Jersey