Personal Injury Attorney

<div class="content-intro"><h3><strong>Intro description:</strong></h3> <p>Legalist is a tech-enabled alternative asset manager that uses proprietary data-driven origination to invest in uncorrelated legal and government-payment assets. Founded out of Y Combinator in 2016, Legalist manages over $1.7 billion for endowments, foundations, and family offices.</p></div><h3><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></h3> <ul> <li><strong>Case Evaluation:</strong> Review and assess incoming personal injury claims for investment potential, including liability, damages, medical records, and venue.</li> <li><strong>Portfolio Oversight:</strong> Monitor the status and performance of funded PI claims; liaise with external counsel to ensure timely case movement and strategic alignment.</li> <li><strong>Litigation Management:</strong> Analyze pleadings, discovery, motions, and settlement posture of active cases; flag legal risk and case progression concerns.</li> <li><strong>Due Diligence:</strong> Support underwriting efforts by reviewing legal documents, medical records, and insurance coverage; identify red flags and provide strategic recommendations.</li> <li><strong>Firm Communications:</strong> Serve as the primary point of contact for law firms managing our funded cases; support case strategy development and resolution planning.</li> <li><strong>Reporting:</strong> Track key performance metrics for active claims and portfolios; deliver updates and insights to Legalist’s internal team.</li> <li><strong>Compliance:</strong> Ensure litigation activity is conducted in accordance with ethical standards, investment agreements, and applicable laws.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Qualifications:</strong></h3> <ul> <li>J.D. from an accredited top 20 law school</li> <li>Active license and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction</li> <li>5+ years of personal injury litigation experience (plaintiff- or defense-side); trial experience strongly preferred</li> <li>Strong working knowledge of tort law, medical review, discovery, and litigation strategy</li> <li>Exceptional communication and organizational skills</li> <li>Familiarity with claim valuation and litigation finance is a plus</li> <li>Self-starter with sound judgment and ability to work independently</li> </ul>