Lead Personal Injury Attorney — Drive Case Strategy & Settlements

Avagyan Law; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Avagyan Law Firm is seeking a motivated Personal Injury Attorney to join our growing practice in Los Angeles. You will take ownership of cases, advocate for clients, and drive outcomes from pre-litigation through trial.

The ideal candidate has active California Bar status and at least 3+ years of plaintiff-side PI experience; bilingual Armenian/Russian is a plus. Compensation ranges from $150k–$200k yearly.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar membership in good standing.
• 3+ years of plaintiff-side personal injury experience.
• Bilingual proficiency in Armenian and/or Russian is highly preferred.
• Experience handling plaintiff PI cases through pre-litigation and litigation.
• Strong understanding of case valuation, damages, medical treatment, insurance coverage, and settlement strategy.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and provide strategic guidance to pre-litigation case managers and support staff.
• Strong litigation experience, including discovery, depositions, motions, mediations, and court appearances.
• Excellent negotiation, legal writing, client communication, and case-management skills with a results-driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the pre-litigation team, providing legal guidance on case strategy, liability, damages, treatment, and case valuation.
• Oversee pre-litigation case progression and ensure case managers are effectively moving matters toward resolution.
• Review and approve settlement demands and provide guidance on negotiations and settlement strategy.
• Evaluate cases for litigation and oversee the transition from pre-litigation to litigation when appropriate.
• Personally manage litigation matters, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation.
• Develop litigation strategy and negotiate settlements to maximize client recovery.
• Mentor and support case managers and legal staff while maintaining high standards for case quality, efficiency, and client service.

Skills

Litigation

Negotiation

Client communication

Team leadership

Education

Active California Bar

Job description

Avagyan Law Firm is seeking a motivated Personal Injury Attorney to join our growing practice in Los Angeles. You will take ownership of cases, advocate for clients, and drive outcomes from pre-litigation through trial.

The ideal candidate has active California Bar status and at least 3+ years of plaintiff-side PI experience; bilingual Armenian/Russian is a plus. Compensation ranges from $150k–$200k yearly.