Lead Pre-Litigation PI Attorney — Fast, High-Value Settlements

Correll Law Firm, PC; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (employer-paid)

Malpractice coverage

Paid time off

Paid firm holidays

Job summary

Correll Law Firm, PC in Virginia hires a Pre-Litigation Attorney to own the speed and quality of every pre-suit case, from signed client through settlement or handoff to litigation. You will lead the pre-litigation team and ensure files move on schedule.

Responsibilities include tracking pre-suit velocity, approving demands, negotiating with insurers, deciding when cases should go to litigation, and managing deadlines, liens, and settlements.

Qualifications

• Active Virginia law license in good standing or eligibility to waive promptly.
• 3+ years of personal injury experience with demand-writing and adjuster negotiation.
• Strong writing skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with case-management software such as CloudLex.

Responsibilities

• Track pre-litigation files against firm timelines and ensure progress milestones are met.
• Review and approve demands with full documentation of liability, damages, and future care.
• Negotiate with insurance adjusters and advise clients on offers.
• Identify cases that should move to litigation and hand off with a clean file before statute expiry.
• Maintain zero-error tracking of statutes, notices, and related requirements with audits.
• Lead weekly pre-litigation pipeline reviews and train staff on templates and processes.
• Oversee lien resolution (Medicare/Medicaid/ERISA) and review settlement statements.
• Assist with some litigation tasks when needed, while focusing on pre-suit work.

Skills

Strong writing

Attention to detail

Ownership and accountability

Direct communication

Numbers and scorecards

Education

Virginia Bar License

Tools

CloudLex

Job description

Correll Law Firm, PC in Virginia hires a Pre-Litigation Attorney to own the speed and quality of every pre-suit case, from signed client through settlement or handoff to litigation. You will lead the pre-litigation team and ensure files move on schedule.

Responsibilities include tracking pre-suit velocity, approving demands, negotiating with insurers, deciding when cases should go to litigation, and managing deadlines, liens, and settlements.