Fire Injury Pre-Suit Attorney

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Opportunity Overview

We are seeking a Pre-Suit Attorney to join our Product Liability and Fire group. This critical role

sits at the frontlines of client engagement, case selection, and litigation readiness. You will be

responsible for effectively vetting, fully developing, and strategically positioning cases for

litigation. You will evaluate potential claims, oversee pre-suit investigation and medical review,

guide causation and liability analysis, and ensure cases are strategically positioned before filing.

This role is crucial for maximizing case value, minimizing downstream inefficiencies, and

informing decisions regarding matter retention and referral.

Responsibilities

• Case Evaluation & Screening. Evaluate Product Liability and Fire intakes and matters

to assess product exposure, injury severity, causation viability, SOL, and jurisdictional

considerations. Make retain, refer, or decline recommendations consistent with firm and

litigation-specific criteria.

• Causation & Liability Analysis. Oversee pre-suit investigation activity, directing activity

to gather facts and information to inform claim viability, analyzing general and specific

causation issues, and identifying evidentiary gaps and weaknesses in a potential claim.

• Client Engagement. Serve as the primary attorney point of contact for clients during the

pre-suit phase. Serve as a trusted partner for clients to clarify facts, manage

expectations, and ensure a high-quality client experience.

• Litigation Readiness & Handoff. Prepare cases for transition to litigation by identifying

strengths and vulnerabilities, outlining key witnesses, and partnering with litigation

counsel to ensure continuity of strategy and factual understanding.

• Process Discipline & Continuous Improvement. Maintain accurate case

documentation and data integrity in firm systems.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school; licensed and in good standing in at least one U.S.

jurisdiction

• 1+ years of legal experience, with plaintiff-side litigation experience preferred
• Ability to exercise sound legal judgment across a high-volume docket
• Understanding of product-liability theories and causation analysis preferred, but not

required

• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with attorneys, investigators, and case staff
• Strong written and verbal communication skill

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Benefits

Morgan & Morgan is a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting the people, not the powerful. This success starts with our staff. For full-time employees, we offer an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and paid holidays.

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