Lead Personal Injury Attorney

The RoleRaydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Lead a caseload of plaintiff-side injury matters, managing each file from first contact to final outcome and setting the legal approach. Also contribute to how a newly forming in-house practice is staffed and presented to the public.What You'll DoManage injury matters from first client contact to final outcome, mainly vehicle collision and property hazard claims.Handle pre-litigation negotiation, mediation or courtroom advocacy for clients with serious injuries.Select which matters to accept and shape strategy to secure the strongest result for each client.Provide attentive client service, including face-to-face meetings when appropriate.Advise company leadership on the direction of the practice, including recruiting the team.Collaborate with marketing on brand identity and with product colleagues on after-hours client support standards.What We're Looking ForAt least 3 years practicing on the claimant side at a firm focused on injury law.Hands-on background with auto accident or unsafe premises claims.A track record of taking many injury files through their full lifecycle, ideally 100 or more.Active California bar license and residence in the state.A JD from a highly ranked, accredited, not-for-profit law school.Willingness to split time between remote work and in-person client meetings.A steady career path, genuine care for people and a history of well-satisfied clients.Bonus Points5 or more years in injury law.Trial experience or a background as a trial lawyer.Long tenure or clear advancement within one firm.Established contacts among other injury lawyers for referrals and joint work.Experience managing support staff such as intake or case management teams.Prior experience running a practice or working at an early-stage company.BenefitsHealth and dental coveragePaid vacation and holidaysLocation and Work ModelHybrid, California, United States (Los Angeles or San Francisco)Mostly remote with occasional in-office days for client meetingsFull-timeCompensationEquityRetirement planProfessional development support