Pre-Litigation Attorney

Pre-Litigation Attorney

The Pre-Litigation Attorney is part of a team of attorneys with hands-on management of personal injury cases, including but not limited to medical malpractice, automobile accidents, and premises liability matters. This role leads and provides oversight for a staff of case managers, negotiators, and/or paralegals while guiding cases toward successful resolution.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Manage, motivate, and lead a team of legal professionals, including case managers and negotiators.
• Ensure accuracy, compliance, and exceptional client service across the team.

Key Responsibilities

1. Case Management

• Manage a high-volume personal injury pre-litigation caseload through resolution with the support of the legal team.
• Build strong client cases by ensuring all injuries, damages, and losses are thoroughly documented and presented to maximize recovery.
• Analyze legal and medical records to determine liability, damages, and insurance coverage.
• Conduct legal research and provide guidance on personal injury matters.
• Communicate effectively with clients, insurance carriers, and opposing counsel.
• Resolve cases through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and settlement.
• Conduct client, witness, provider, and expert interviews, as well as depositions and case-related calls.
• Perform regular case reviews to monitor progress and support timely resolution.
• Evaluate cases for litigation referral and identify facts critical to negotiations or future litigation strategy.

2. Team Leadership & Department Management

• Provide coaching, mentoring, and constructive feedback to team members.
• Oversee daily operations of the Pre-Litigation Department and ensure cases progress appropriately.
• Collaborate with internal teams regarding settlement disbursements, subrogation matters, liens, and third-party interests.
• Identify opportunities to improve department processes, workflows, and efficiencies.

3. Client & Community Engagement

• Foster professional relationships within the community to support client service initiatives and professional networking efforts.
• Ensure a high level of client satisfaction through proactive communication and timely follow-up.
• Conduct demand package reviews with clients, providing case updates and discussing negotiation strategies.

4. Compliance & Legal Research

• Conduct legal research and analysis related to personal injury laws, regulations, and legal precedent.
• Stay informed on developments and changes within personal injury law and related practice areas.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Ability to quickly evaluate oral and written information, analyze facts, and draw sound conclusions.
• Excellent analytical, research, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and decision-making in matters that significantly impact department operations.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Bilingual Spanish proficiency preferred.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional legal representation and client service.
• Ability to work independently, collaboratively, and cross-functionally.
• Proven leadership experience supervising and developing legal support staff.
• Experience utilizing case management systems (CMS).
• Strong technical proficiency with legal databases, software platforms, portals, and related technology.
• Professional, empathetic, and client-focused demeanor with the ability to de-escalate sensitive situations.
• Demonstrated professionalism, integrity, and ethical judgment.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the State Bar of North Carolina in good standing, or ability to obtain admission within ninety (90) days of employment.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of settlement negotiation and case resolution experience.
• At least three (3) years of leadership experience managing and mentoring legal staff.
• Minimum of three (3) years of pre-litigation experience, with personal injury experience strongly preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation will be commensurate with experience. A comprehensive benefits package is available, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and additional employee benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.