What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Injury Attorney position at Law Office of John J. Sheehan, LLC?
Associate Personal Injury Attorney (Hybrid)
$100,000–$125,000 performance bonus referral fee program
Law Office of John J. Sheehan, LLC is a paperless plaintiff-side firm focused on Massachusetts Workers’ Compensation and motor vehicle personal injury (pre-litigation), with a strong presence in the Latino community. We’re hiring an Associate Attorney who can manage a caseload, communicate confidently with clients, and move files efficiently toward resolution.
In-Person at our Wakefield, MA office during onboarding. Hybrid (3 days in-person/2 days remote) may be available after 60-90 days based on performance and business needs.
What you’ll do
- Manage a caseload of MVA PI pre-litigation matters from intake through settlement (and handoff to litigation when needed)
- Assist managing attorney with MA WC cases
- Client communication: updates, counseling, expectation-setting, and responsiveness
- Maintain and update case file and case management system including case notes, tasks and case status
- Evaluate liability/damages, request/track records, analyze medicals, and build demand packages
- Negotiate with adjusters; identify case value and settlement strategy
- Draft routine documents and correspondence; maintain strong file notes and task follow-up
- Manage PIP and Med Pay benefits and manage liens and negotiate with lienholders including health insurance and medical providers
- Appear as needed for DIA Virtual Conciliations, Conferences and Lump Sum Settlement Conferences (and occasional court appearances)
- Collaborate with and supervise support staff on file work and deadlines
Requirements (must-have)
- Admitted to the Massachusetts Bar (active, in good standing)
- Able to work independently and manage deadlines/caseload
- Strong writing and communication skills
- Comfortable in a paperless environment: scanning, PDF assembly/editing, e-sign workflows, and detailed CRM notes
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word/Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat
- 1–3 years in MA Workers’ Comp and/or MA MVA PI (will consider experience as law clerk, paralegal/legal assistant or insurance claims adjuster)
Preferred (nice-to-have)
- Spanish fluency (not required, but a big plus)
Compensation & benefits
- $85,000–$125,000 depending on experience
- Performance bonus
- Referral fee program for cases you generate
- 401(k) employer match
- Health/Dental
- PTO
- Professional Development
- Friendly, supportive team culture and strong work-life balance
How to apply (confidential)
Email resume brief cover letter and (optional) 1–2 writing samples (redacted) in confidence.