What are the responsibilities and job description for the Attorney position at Wizehire?
The Bussey Law Firm is a respected and results-driven personal injury law firm with a reputation for delivering exceptional legal representation and securing significant outcomes for clients. With a strong commitment to client advocacy, we are expanding our team and looking for a passionate Personal Injury Attorney with proven litigation experience to join our growing practice.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced attorney to manage a caseload of personal injury matters, from pre-litigation through trial. The ideal candidate is confident in the courtroom, skilled in research, writing, and legal strategy, and dedicated to achieving the best results for clients.
Compensation
$110,000 - $190,000 yearly
Responsibilities
Admitted to the Bar in 1991, Timothy Bussey is an experienced criminal and civil trial lawyer who has been a prosecutor, defense attorney, Active-Duty Judge Advocate with the US Air Force, and a District Attorney in El Paso and Teller County. His knowledge of criminal law can help you through the often-confusing process of being charged and arrested with felonies, drug crimes, and misdemeanors on or off military bases. Timothy Bussey’s experience as an Active-Duty Judge Advocate has also allowed him to provide skilled criminal defense to defendants charged on military bases, including Fort Carson, Peterson, Cheyenne Mountain, Schriever Air Force Base, as well as the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA).
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced attorney to manage a caseload of personal injury matters, from pre-litigation through trial. The ideal candidate is confident in the courtroom, skilled in research, writing, and legal strategy, and dedicated to achieving the best results for clients.
Compensation
$110,000 - $190,000 yearly
Responsibilities
- Analyze client needs, identify solutions, and determine case strategies
- Complete legal research and prepare motions, pleadings, and briefs
- Manage a docket of personal injury cases from intake through resolution
- Prepare demands, motions, discovery requests/responses, and other legal documents
- Conduct depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials
- Develop a case strategy and advise clients accordingly
- Negotiate settlements with opposing counsel and insurance carriers
- Supervise support staff as necessary (e.g., paralegals, case managers)
- Maintain accurate and timely case records using legal case management software
- Strong knowledge of legal research programs such as Westlaw and Lexis products is required
- Candidates must currently be a member of their local bar association - active member preferred
- Communication, problem-solving, decision-making, interpersonal, and public speaking skills required
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
- Active license to practice law in Colorado and in good standing
- Minimum of 3–5 years of litigation experience, preferably in personal injury
- Demonstrated trial and courtroom experience
- Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
- Ability to manage multiple cases in a fast-paced environment with little supervision
- Client-focused, ethical, and driven to achieve justice
Admitted to the Bar in 1991, Timothy Bussey is an experienced criminal and civil trial lawyer who has been a prosecutor, defense attorney, Active-Duty Judge Advocate with the US Air Force, and a District Attorney in El Paso and Teller County. His knowledge of criminal law can help you through the often-confusing process of being charged and arrested with felonies, drug crimes, and misdemeanors on or off military bases. Timothy Bussey’s experience as an Active-Duty Judge Advocate has also allowed him to provide skilled criminal defense to defendants charged on military bases, including Fort Carson, Peterson, Cheyenne Mountain, Schriever Air Force Base, as well as the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA).
Salary : $110,000 - $190,000