Pre-Litigation Attorney | Plaintiff-Side Personal Injury | Orange County, California | Hybrid | $85,000 to $150,000 Base Salary
A confidential California-based plaintiff-side personal injury law practice is seeking an experienced Pre-Litigation Attorney to manage matters from intake through settlement.
This full-time role offers hands-on responsibility, consistent client contact, and the chance to drive case strategy and negotiations while working in a collaborative, well-supported environment.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Plaintiff-side personal injury practice with meaningful client advocacy
- Direct ownership of pre-litigation files, from investigation through resolution
- Regular settlement negotiations with insurance adjusters and opposing counsel
- Hybrid schedule with structured in-office collaboration
- Training and continuing education budget provided
The Role
- Manage all phases of personal injury cases from intake through settlement
- Conduct case investigations and evaluate liability, damages, and exposure
- Draft and prepare pre-litigation demand packages and related legal documentation
- Negotiate settlements with insurance carriers and opposing counsel
- Maintain proactive client communication, expectations management, and service quality
- Collaborate with support staff and attorneys to keep matters moving on deadlines
Location, Schedule and Compensation
- Location: Orange County, California
- Schedule: Hybrid, in office 3 days per week
- Compensation: Base salary range from $85,000 to $150,000, depending on experience
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
- Active attorney in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- 5+ years of plaintiff-side personal injury experience, specifically pre-litigation
- Excellent working knowledge of California personal injury law, procedures, and applicable regulations
- Strong case investigation, evaluation, and analytical skills
- Proven ability to manage deadlines across multiple matters with strong attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including drafting and negotiation
- Bilingual preferred, but not required
Compensation and Benefits
- Base salary range from $85,000 to $150,000, depending on experience
- 12 paid holidays annually
- 10 days of paid vacation annually
- 6 days of sick leave annually
- Medical insurance
- 401(k) with 4% fully vested safe-harbor company match
- Training and continuing education budget
- Regular firm events, including happy hours, team building, and holiday parties
- Laptop replacement every 3 years, after which the laptop becomes your personal device