A growing plaintiff personal injury law firm is hiring a Pre-Litigation Attorney for its Irvine office. You'll own a personal injury caseload from intake through settlement, with strong support staff and high-level mentorship. This is a full-time, in-office role with real autonomy and accountability.
What you'll do
- Own personal injury cases from intake through settlement, and set the strategy that moves each one forward
- Investigate liability, damages and case value, and analyze medical records and other evidence
- Draft and review demand packages and other legal documents
- Negotiate with insurance carriers and opposing counsel, and advise clients on settlement offers
- Guide clients through the process: set expectations, answer questions, and keep them informed
- Work closely with legal assistants, case managers, lien negotiators and other attorneys
Requirements
- Active California bar license in good standing
- 5+ years of plaintiff personal injury experience preferred
- Strong understanding of California personal injury law and procedure
- Experience managing a significant personal injury caseload
- Strong negotiator who can weigh risk, leverage and case value
- Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently within a team
- Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus, not required
Compensation and benefits
- $150,000+ per year, depending on experience
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick time and firm holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, life and other ancillary insurance
- 401(k) with match
- Professional development, company-provided technology, and room to grow into more responsibility