Offer summary

Qualifications:

J.D. from a top 20 U.S. law school., Active law license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction., Over 5 years of personal injury litigation experience., Strong knowledge of tort law, medical review, and litigation strategy..

Key responsibilities:

Evaluate incoming personal injury claims for investment potential.

Monitor and manage the performance of funded claims.

Analyze legal pleadings, discovery, and settlement options.

Serve as the main contact for law firms and support case strategy.

Job description

Intro description:

Legalist is an institutional alternative asset management firm. Founded in 2016 and incubated at Y Combinator, the firm uses data-driven technology to invest in credit assets at scale. We are always looking for talented people to join our team.

Key Responsibilities:

Case Evaluation: Review and assess incoming personal injury claims for investment potential, including liability, damages, medical records, and venue.
Portfolio Oversight: Monitor the status and performance of funded PI claims; liaise with external counsel to ensure timely case movement and strategic alignment.
Litigation Management: Analyze pleadings, discovery, motions, and settlement posture of active cases; flag legal risk and case progression concerns.
Due Diligence: Support underwriting efforts by reviewing legal documents, medical records, and insurance coverage; identify red flags and provide strategic recommendations.
Firm Communications: Serve as the primary point of contact for law firms managing our funded cases; support case strategy development and resolution planning.
Reporting: Track key performance metrics for active claims and portfolios; deliver updates and insights to Legalist’s internal team.
Compliance: Ensure litigation activity is conducted in accordance with ethical standards, investment agreements, and applicable laws.

Qualifications:

J.D. from an accredited top 20 law school
Active license and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
5+ years of personal injury litigation experience (plaintiff- or defense-side); trial experience strongly preferred
Strong working knowledge of tort law, medical review, discovery, and litigation strategy
Exceptional communication and organizational skills
Familiarity with claim valuation and litigation finance is a plus
Self-starter with sound judgment and ability to work independently

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