Senior Pre-Litigation Attorney - Personal Injury Law

Job Overview

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Personal Injury Pre-Litigation Attorney to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will manage a full caseload of personal injury cases from intake through settlement and manage a pre-litigation team.

As a Pre-Litigation Attorney you will ensure that our clients get the best outcome by working to avoid time-consuming litigation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor team’s work product and files for quality assurance purposes on a daily basi
• Provide strategic oversight of a comprehensive personal injury caseload from intake through resolution, ensuring optimal outcomes while leveraging cross-functional support teams.
• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary pre-litigation team, including case managers, legal assistants, demand writers, and settlement and lien negotiators, fostering accountability and professional development.
• Establish and maintain rigorous quality control standards by conducting ongoing audits of case files, work product, and team performance to ensure excellence and compliance.
• Direct case strategy and progression, proactively managing timelines, mitigating risk, and aligning case handling with firm financial objectives, ethical obligations, and legal standards.
• Draft, negotiate, and critically review complex demand packages, settlement proposals, and substantive legal documents.
• Perform in-depth case evaluations to assess liability, damages, exposure, and strategic positioning, advising on resolution pathways.
• Conduct advanced legal research and analysis to support strategic decision-making and case development.
• Serve as a senior point of contact for clients, delivering clear, proactive communication and cultivating trusted advisor relationships throughout the lifecycle of the matter.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Admission to the California State Bar and in good standing
• 5+ year(s) of experience in a similar role at a Personal Injury Firm
• Demonstrated experience leading a team in a supervisory capacity
• Strong negotiation skills
• Excellent legal drafting skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with clients and other parties involved in personal injury cases
• Ability to manage an independent caseload and produce high value settlement
• Bilingual preferred

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications associated with the role.

Pay

Salary between $100,000 to $250,000 based on experience + Commission/Bonus Pay

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $150,000.00 - $250,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Experience:

• Personal injury law: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person