Personal Injury Pre-Litigation Attorney

Orionplacement; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

401(k) with 4% match

12 paid holidays

10 days vacation

6 sick days

Job summary

A nationally recognized personal injury law firm in Irvine is seeking a California-barred attorney with a minimum of 3 years of personal injury experience. The role involves managing a heavy pre-litigation caseload, drafting legal documents, and collaborating with support staff. The firm offers a hybrid working environment, a strong benefits package including medical insurance, 401(k) with a match, and a culture focused on growth and responsibility. Bilingual abilities are a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license in good standing required.
• Minimum of 3 years personal injury experience necessary.
• Experience with plaintiff-side personal injury cases is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a personal injury caseload from intake to settlement.
• Investigate liability, damages, and build claim strategy.
• Draft and review legal documents and correspondences.
• Negotiate outcomes with insurance carriers.
• Maintain client communication and status updates.
• Guide support staff to keep cases organized.

Skills

Settlement negotiation

Case management

Client communication

Bilingual

Education

Active California Bar license

3+ years of personal injury experience

Some plaintiff-side experience

Job description

Pay: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• High-volume, high-value personal injury caseload with real ownership and autonomy
• Clear runway for growth into leadership, supervision, and more complex matters
• Hybrid schedule in Irvine with a fast-moving team that values performance and accountability
• Strong benefits package including 401(k) match and generous paid time off
• Join a nationally scaled PI platform with resources, process, and support to win

Location: Hybrid (must be local to Irvine, CA for in-person needs and team collaboration)

Note: Must be a California-barred attorney in good standing with 3+ years of personal injury experience and at least some plaintiff-side experience (defense-only backgrounds will not be considered)

About Our Client

Our client is a nationally recognized, high-growth personal injury law firm known for handling complex, high-stakes injury matters. They combine elite legal work with a modern, performance-driven environment where strong attorneys earn trust, responsibility, and advancement.

Job Description

• Manage a heavy pre-litigation personal injury caseload from intake through settlement
• Investigate liability and damages, identify coverage issues, and build claim strategy early
• Draft and review pre-lit documents, demand packages, releases, and key correspondence
• Negotiate with carriers and opposing counsel to drive strong outcomes efficiently
• Maintain excellent client communication and proactive case status updates
• Collaborate with and help guide support staff to keep cases moving and organized
• Spot cases that should transition to litigation and coordinate handoffs cleanly

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license in good standing
• 3+ years of personal injury experience
• Some plaintiff-side personal injury experience (required)
• Strong settlement negotiation and case management skills
• Confident communicator with clients, carriers, and internal teams
• Organized and able to juggle volume without losing quality
• Bilingual is a plus, not required

Why You Will Love Working Here

• High standards, clear expectations, and a team that takes pride in winning
• Real responsibility and autonomy paired with strong operational support
• Growth-minded culture that rewards ownership and results
• Consistent firm events and a modern, well-equipped environment
• Benefits include 12 paid holidays, 10 days vacation, 6 sick days, medical insurance, and 401(k) with 4% fully vested safe-harbor match

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance