Pre-lit Attorney (Personal Injury)

About the role

BD&J, California’s leading personal injury law firm with over $3 billion recovered for clients, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Pre-Litigation Attorney to join our Los Angeles-based team. The ideal candidate will oversee high-value personal injury cases, focusing on medical treatment aspects, team management, and settlement negotiations for complex cases.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage a team of case managers to ensure efficient handling of personal injury cases.
• Ensure clients receive appropriate and timely medical treatment.
• Directly handle settlement negotiations for high-value cases, striving for favorable outcomes.
• Review medical records and communicate with clients to document treatment progress and ongoing care.
• Collaborate with insurance companies, physicians, healthcare providers, and other parties to negotiate settlements.
• Monitor case timelines to ensure smooth progression through the pre-litigation process.
• Provide guidance and support to case managers, including gathering medical records and aligning treatment with case needs.
• Assess cases for settlement readiness and strategize on negotiation approaches.
• Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements for pre-litigation cases.

Requirements

• Active license to practice law in California.
• 2+ years of experience handling personal injury cases, with a focus on settlement negotiations in high-valuation cases.
• Strong understanding of personal injury law, including medical treatment management and case evaluation.
• Proven track record of achieving favorable settlements through excellent negotiation skills.
• Leadership experience, with the ability to oversee and mentor a team of case managers.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with clients and external parties.
• Ability to analyze complex medical and legal documents.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage a high caseload.
• Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.

Benefits

• Guaranteed competitive pay plan.
• Proficiency/performance bonus.
• 401K retirement plan.
• 80 hours of vacation in the first year of employment.
• Paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Supplemental insurance options.
• Opportunities for advancement.