Pre-Litigation Personal Injury Attorney

Responsibilities

• Oversee the pre-litigation department, including Pre-Litigation Managers and Case Managers
• Manage a substantial caseload from intake through settlement or litigation referral
• Remain directly involved in approximately 100–120 active cases valued at $250,000 or more
• Evaluate prospective clients and determine whether matters meet the firm’s case acceptance standards
• Assess liability, damages, available insurance coverage and overall case value
• Guide the medical management and strategic development of personal injury cases
• Review medical records, billing records, police reports and supporting documentation
• Handle settlement negotiations with insurance carriers, opposing parties and other stakeholders
• Maintain thorough case notes and documentation within the firm’s case management system
• Communicate directly with clients regarding case developments, expectations and legal strategy
• Collaborate with Case Managers, Medical Records Coordinators, operations leadership and litigation attorneys
• Monitor statutes of limitations, government claim deadlines and other critical legal dates
• Draft, prepare and file pre-litigation lawsuits and legal pleadings when necessary
• Identify cases requiring escalation into formal litigation
• Advise team members on complex matters, treatment issues and case strategy
• Ensure files are complete, accurate and progressing according to firm standards

Requirements

• Active license to practice law in California
• At least five years of plaintiff-side pre-litigation personal injury experience
• Experience managing at least 100–120 high-value cases worth $250,000 or more
• Management experience overseeing Paralegals, Case Managers or other legal support professionals
• Expert knowledge of medical treatment management and the lifecycle of a personal injury case
• Strong client intake and case-vetting experience
• Advanced settlement negotiation skills
• Thorough understanding of statutes of limitations and calendaring requirements
• Knowledge of government claim procedures and applicable filing deadlines
• Experience handling matters involving motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, dog bites, wrongful death, commercial claims and government entities
• Ability to manage a demanding caseload, competing priorities and different working styles

Preferred Qualifications

• Admission to practice law in an additional state
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish
• Experience using Filevine and HubSpot