Senior Pre-Litigation Attorney

About the Role

A leading California plaintiff personal injury law firm dedicated to delivering exceptional results and outstanding client service is seeking an experienced Senior Pre-Litigation Attorney. This position is designed for a highly accomplished attorney with extensive plaintiff personal injury experience who can independently manage complex, high-value cases while providing leadership and mentorship within the Pre-Litigation Department.

Responsibilities

• Case Management & Strategy
  • Independently manage a high-volume plaintiff personal injury caseload from intake through settlement.
  • Develop legal strategy based on liability, damages, insurance coverage, and overall case value.
  • Evaluate complex liability issues and exposure.
  • Analyze medical records, treatment progression, future medical care, and damages.
  • Monitor statutes of limitation and all litigation deadlines.
  • Identify cases requiring litigation and facilitate a seamless transition to the litigation department.
• Settlement Negotiations
  • Prepare comprehensive settlement demand packages.
  • Negotiate settlements with insurance adjusters and defense counsel.
  • Maximize settlement value through strategic negotiations.
  • Participate in mediations and settlement conferences when appropriate.
  • Resolve complex and high-value personal injury claims efficiently.
• Client Representation
  • Serve as the primary legal advisor throughout the pre-litigation process.
  • Maintain consistent communication with clients regarding case status and legal strategy.
  • Build strong client relationships while delivering exceptional customer service.
  • Counsel clients on settlement recommendations and case expectations.
• Leadership & Mentorship
  • Mentor and support junior attorneys.
  • Provide legal guidance to case managers, legal assistants, and support staff.
  • Review work product to ensure quality and compliance.
  • Promote accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
  • Assist with attorney training and departmental development.
• Department Leadership
  • Collaborate with firm leadership to improve operational efficiency.
  • Assist in developing best practices and standard operating procedures.
  • Support quality control initiatives and workflow improvements.
  • Contribute to department performance, productivity, and client satisfaction goals.

Qualifications

• Required
  • Active California Bar license in good standing.
  • Minimum of 8 years of plaintiff personal injury experience, with extensive experience handling pre-litigation matters.
  • Proven ability to independently manage complex, high-value personal injury cases from intake through settlement.
  • Demonstrated success negotiating significant settlements.
  • Strong understanding of California personal injury law, insurance coverage, and damages analysis.
  • Exceptional negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Prior leadership or mentoring experience within a legal team.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume plaintiff personal injury practice.
• Preferred
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred.
  • Experience handling catastrophic injury, wrongful death, trucking, premises liability, and other complex personal injury matters.
  • Experience supervising attorneys or legal support staff.
  • Mediation and advanced settlement negotiation experience.

Benefits

• Performance Bonus Opportunities
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with matching
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Bar Dues
• Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) Support
• Professional Development & Leadership Growth Opportunities