Pre-Litigation Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Pre-Litigation Attorney in Los Angeles, CA. This role is ideal for a proactive attorney with strong negotiation skills, capable of managing a high-volume caseload in a fast-paced environment. The attorney will oversee pre-litigation personal injury matters from intake through settlement or transition into litigation.

Duties

• Manage a pre-litigation caseload from intake through resolution.
• Monitor and manage statutes of limitations and critical legal deadlines.
• Evaluate liability, damages, and overall case value.
• Handle settlement negotiations with insurance carriers and opposing parties.
• Draft, prepare, and file pre-litigation lawsuits and legal pleadings as needed.
• Review medical records, billing, police reports, and supporting documentation.
• Communicate directly with clients regarding case status and strategy.
• Collaborate with case managers, medical records coordinators, and leadership.
• Identify cases requiring escalation into formal litigation.
• Maintain accurate case documentation and notes within case management systems.
• Ensure compliance with California legal procedures and firm protocols.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and active membership in good standing with the California State Bar.
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in pre-litigation personal injury law preferred.
• Strong understanding of pre-litigation case management and California personal injury law.
• Ability to monitor and manage statutes of limitations and critical legal deadlines.
• Knowledge of government claim timelines, deadlines, and statutory requirements.
• Knowledge of uninsured/underinsured motorist timelines, deadlines, and procedures.
• Experience drafting, preparing, and filing pre-litigation lawsuits and legal pleadings.
• Strong negotiation and settlement evaluation skills.
• Ability to identify complex and high-value cases.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and writing abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload effectively and efficiently.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Ability to work with complex cases and clients in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in plaintiff personal injury and/or mass tort litigation preferred.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

Certifications

• Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar.

Skills

• Strong negotiation and settlement evaluation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and writing abilities.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• 401(k) benefits.
• Opportunity to grow within a fast-paced and evolving plaintiff firm environment.