Senior Pre-Litigation Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Pre-Litigation Attorney – Plaintiff Personal Injury

Location: Los Angeles, California
Salary: $190,000–$230,000 DOE + Performance Bonus
Department: Pre-Litigation
Reports to: Managing Attorney

Position Overview

We are seeking an accomplished Senior Pre-Litigation Attorney to independently manage complex, high-value plaintiff personal injury cases from intake through settlement. This leadership-level position will also mentor junior attorneys and legal staff, support departmental improvements, and help maintain exceptional standards for case outcomes and client service.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a high-volume plaintiff personal injury caseload from intake through settlement.

• Develop case strategies based on liability, damages, insurance coverage, medical treatment, and overall case value.

• Evaluate complex liability issues, medical records, future care needs, and damages.

• Prepare comprehensive settlement demand packages.

• Negotiate significant settlements with insurance adjusters and defense counsel.

• Participate in mediations and settlement conferences as appropriate.

• Maintain regular client communication and provide guidance regarding strategy, expectations, and settlement recommendations.

• Monitor statutes of limitation and other critical deadlines.

• Identify cases requiring litigation and coordinate a smooth transition to the litigation team.

• Mentor junior attorneys and provide legal guidance to case managers, legal assistants, and support staff.

• Review work product for accuracy, quality, and compliance.

• Collaborate with leadership to improve workflows, procedures, quality control, productivity, and client satisfaction.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Active California Bar license in good standing.

• Minimum of 8 years of plaintiff personal injury experience, including extensive pre-litigation experience.

• Proven ability to independently manage complex, high-value personal injury cases from intake through settlement.

• Demonstrated success negotiating significant settlements.

• Strong knowledge of California personal injury law, insurance coverage, liability, and damages analysis.

• Previous leadership or mentoring experience within a legal team.

• Exceptional negotiation, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced, high-volume plaintiff personal injury practice.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.

• Experience with catastrophic injury, wrongful death, trucking, premises liability, and other complex personal injury matters.

• Experience supervising attorneys or legal support professionals.

• Mediation and advanced settlement negotiation experience.

Compensation and Benefits

• $190,000–$230,000 salary, based on experience.

• Performance bonus opportunities.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k).

• Paid time off and paid holidays.

• Paid California Bar dues.

• MCLE support.

• Professional development and leadership growth opportunities.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced plaintiff personal injury attorney seeking autonomy, leadership responsibilities, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a collaborative and growing legal team.