Managing Attorney

NACBA; Kent, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Herschensohn Law, PLLC in Kent, WA is seeking a Managing Attorney to lead the pre-litigation team, supervise paralegals and intake staff, and ensure efficient case handling with exceptional client service.

The role oversees cases from intake through pre-litigation settlement, reviews demand packages, negotiates settlements, and coordinates with the litigation team for a smooth handoff as cases progress. A WA license in good standing is required.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience as an attorney, ideally in personal injury law
• Licensed Washington attorney in good standing
• Experience supervising paralegals, assistants, and intake staff

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise paralegals, legal assistants, and intake staff on the pre-litigation side
• Manage cases from initial intake through pre-litigation settlement
• Analyze cases to address liability and coverage issues; review and edit demand packages
• Communicate with clients regarding legal strategy and negotiations
• Negotiate settlements and oversee the settlement process
• Coordinate with the litigation team for smooth handoff to litigation
• Oversee development and implementation of operational systems, workflows, and case management procedures
• Assist with overall management of the firm

Skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Time management

Strong writing skills

Client communication

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Job description

Herschensohn Law, PLLC is a Plaintiff personal injury law firm. We are seeking a Managing Attorney to work in our Kent, WA office. The Managing Attorney will lead and supervise the paralegals, legal assistants, and intake staff on the pre-litigation side of the firm to ensure efficient case handling and exceptional client service; manage and oversee cases from initial intake through pre-litigation settlement; analyze cases to address liability and coverage issues; review and edit demand packages; communicate with clients regarding legal strategy and negotiations; negotiate settlements; oversee the settlement process; approve settlement statements; coordinate with litigation team to ensure a smooth handoff on cases proceeding to litigation; oversee the maintenance, development, and implementation of operational systems, workflows, and case management procedures to support scalable growth; and assist with overall management of the firm.

To be successful in this position, the candidate must have at least 2-3 years of experience, ideally in personal injury law, the ability to multitask, strong attention to detail, good time management skills, strong writing skills, and the ability to work well with clients and colleagues.

The candidate must be a licensed Washington attorney in good standing.

This is a full-time, in-office position at our Kent, WA office from 8:30am-5:00pm Monday-Friday. Starting salary is based on years of experience, with salary range of $125,000-$180,000 per year plus bonuses. Annual bonuses will be based on the fee generation of the pre-litigation team. We offer a robust benefits package with health, vision, and dental insurance, a generous 401(k) and 401(k) match, an employee assistance program, and paid vacation and sick time.

Job Type: Full-time, salary

Benefits: 401(k), 401(k) match, health, vision, and dental insurance, and paid time off

Schedule: 8:30am-5:00pm Monday-Friday

Travel requirement: Some travel

Education: Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school with active membership in the Washington State Bar, in good standing

Experience: 2-3 years of experience as an attorney, ideally in personal injury law

Work Location: In person in the Kent, WA office

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school with active membership in the Washington State Bar, in good standing.