Associate Attorney

Elite Sourcing; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance

PTO

401K Matching

Job summary

A law firm in Costa Mesa is seeking a Pre-Litigation Attorney to oversee the demand negotiations team, manage high-value cases, and develop training programs for junior staff. Responsibilities include negotiating settlements with insurance companies and conducting strategy sessions. The role offers competitive pay, including a base salary from $150K to $200K plus bonuses, and comprehensive benefits including medical insurance, PTO, and a 401K matching program.

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing demand negotiations and managing legal teams.
• Ability to develop training programs and standards for junior professionals.
• Strong negotiation skills with insurance companies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Firm’s Demand Negotiations team.
• Conduct weekly case strategy sessions with the Demands team.
• Manage and negotiate settlements with insurance companies.

Job description

Pre-Litigation Attorney – Costa Mesa, CA

About the Job:

• Oversee the Firm’s Demand Negotiations team.
• Develop and implement firm-wide demand writing standards.
• Conduct weekly case strategy sessions with Demands team.
• Create training programs for junior demand professionals.
• Handle high-value, high-exposure cases, prioritizing client advocacy.
• Manage and negotiate settlements with insurance companies.
• Oversee proper case management with accounting to ensure correct amounts are dispersed.
• Conduct intake meetings with serious injury clients to assess their cases and provide legal advice.
• Work closely with the litigation team to prepare cases to be transferred for trial in necessary.
• Conduct regular audits of pre-litigation cases.
• Collaborate with team regarding strength of cases, case strategy, and medical management to enhance case value and obtain policy limits settlements.
• Travel as needed.
• Other relevant responsibilities.

Pay/Benefits:

• $150K-$200K Base + Bonus
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance
• PTO
• 401K Matching
• And more!