Personal Injury Pre-Litigation Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a Personal Injury Pre-Litigation Attorney in Encino, CA, to manage the pre-litigation department and collaborate with case managers, ensuring effective client representation.

The ideal candidate is collaborative, adaptable, and determined, with strong legal research, writing, and communication skills, capable of handling a caseload from intake to settlement.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Juris Doctor (JD) degree and be in good standing with the California State Bar.
• Strong legal research and writing skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent client communication, negotiation, and case management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the pre-litigation department for personal injury cases.
• Review pre-litigation files and relay medical recommendations to clients.
• Ensure no gaps in client treatment and advise on next steps with case managers.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Client communication

Negotiation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

California State Bar License

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat DC

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Personal Injury Pre-Litigation Attorney in Encino, CA. The role involves managing the pre-litigation department, working closely with case managers, and ensuring effective client representation. The ideal candidate is collaborative, adaptable, and determined.

Duties

• Review pre-litigation files daily to ensure proper treatment and relay medical recommendations to clients.
• Ensure no gaps in client treatment to minimize delays.
• Advise case managers on next steps in treatment.
• Monitor case manager files to verify insurance coverages and resolve liability issues promptly.
• Handle client complaints and resolve issues with case managers or medical providers.
• Monitor statutes of limitations and assist in trial preparation.
• Oversee document management systems and ensure accurate record-keeping.
• Provide clerical and executive administrative support to legal teams.
• Proofread legal documents for accuracy and compliance.
• Conduct thorough legal research to support personal injury cases.
• Draft legal documents and correspondence with precision.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
• Organize case files and maintain accurate records.
• Negotiate settlements and represent clients in legal proceedings.
• Manage a caseload of personal injury matters from intake through settlement.
• Conduct initial case evaluations and develop case strategies.
• Communicate with clients, insurance adjusters, and medical providers.
• Prepare demand packages and negotiate settlements.
• Collaborate with team members for smooth transition to litigation.

Requirements

• Licensed and in good standing with the California State Bar.
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize cases.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other lawyers and paralegals.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat DC.
• Bilingual - all languages welcome.
• Positivity and compassion.
• Ability to receive and provide constructive feedback.
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology and procedures related to personal injury cases.
• Proficiency in conducting legal research and utilizing legal research tools.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• California State Bar License.

Skills

• Legal research and writing.
• Client communication and negotiation.
• Case management and organization.
• Document drafting and proofreading.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance