Pre Litigation Attorney

Pay Range: $165,000 - $200,000K (based on experience)

Duties:

• Directly supervise case managers, demand writers, settlement negotiators, lien negotiators, and support personnel.
• Oversee the assignment and strategic management of Serious Injury (SI) cases to ensure thorough handling and optimal outcomes.
• Act as a mentor and coach to junior attorneys and case managers, fostering professional growth and performance improvement.
• Ensure cases move efficiently through the pre-litigation process, focusing on average matter value (AMV) and time on desk (TOD) metrics.
• Provide oversight of the Settlement Department and review reduction requests to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to internal policies and compliance standards.
• Collaborate on settlement strategies to support effective resolution and ensure alignment with client interests.
• Provide advice to the intake team on case strategy and quality
• Support the evaluation of high-value demands by providing guidance on general damages assessments for Serious Injury (SI) cases, ensuring consistency with firm standards and practices.
• Implement and maintain best practices for case management, documentation, and client communication.
• Coordinate with the litigation department to ensure seamless case transitions.
• Uphold the highest standards of legal ethics and compliance.

Qualifications:

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school and active California Bar membership.
• 8+ years of personal injury law experience, with a minimum of 3 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Demonstrated success in managing large case volumes and achieving high settlement values.
• Strong understanding of case valuation, negotiation strategies, and lien resolution.
• Proficiency with Litify or other legal CRM platforms preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized with a focus on operational efficiency and process improvement.