Personal Injury Pre-Litigation Manager / Attorney

Sepulveda Sanchez Accident Lawyers; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental benefits

401K with employer matching

PTO/Holidays

Core values driven firm

Training/CLEs/Conference travel

Job summary

Sepulveda Sanchez Law is seeking a Personal Injury Pre-Litigation Attorney to join our team in Los Angeles, CA. In this role, you will manage a team of case managers, handle intake, negotiate liens and settlements, and draft demand letters for high-value cases.

You will work closely with the litigation group to prepare cases for trial when necessary and collaborate on strategies to maximize client outcomes. A CA bar admission and 1–2 years PI experience are required.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree required.
• Admitted to practice law in California.
• Minimum 1–2 years of personal injury experience.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Spanish bilingual a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage team of case managers and assistants for pre-litigation cases.
• Oversee intake specialists and ensure follow-up with potential clients.
• Negotiate liens with medical providers and settlements with insurers.
• Draft demand letters for high-value injury cases.
• Conduct intake meetings and provide legal guidance to clients.
• Collaborate with litigation team to prepare for trial if needed.
• Regularly update clients on case progress and strategy.
• Audit pre-litigation cases and optimize case value.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Teamwork

Independent work

Customer service mindset

Career growth mindset

Education

Juris Doctor degree

California Bar admission

Tools

Case Peer

Dropbox

Slack

Job description

Are you a passionate and dedicated attorney looking to make a difference in the lives of injured individuals? Do you thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment? If so, Sepulveda Sanchez Law is looking for a Personal Injury Pre-Litigation Attorney to join our team.

At Sepulveda Sanchez Law, we are committed to advocating for the rights of our clients who have suffered personal injury at the hands of others. We are an award-winning personal injury law firm with a track record of success in obtaining maximum compensation for our clients. We believe in taking a client-centered approach and providing personalized attention to each case. We have offices in Los Angeles, Stockton, and New York.

Responsibilities

• Manage team of case managers and case manager assistants for proper management of personal injury case from start to finish
• Manage intake specialist to ensure proper follow up and signing of potential clients
• Manage lien negotiator to ensure liens timely negotiated with medical providers
• Oversee proper case breakdown with accounting to ensure correct amounts are dispersed
• Draft demand letters for high-value injury cases
• Conduct intake meetings with serious injury clients to assess their cases and provide legal advice
• Manage and negotiate settlements with insurance companies
• Communicate regularly with clients to provide updates and answer their questions
• Work closely with the litigation team to prepare cases to be transferred for trial if necessary
• Collaborate with other case managers and litigation team to develop case strategies
• Conduct regular audits of pre-litigation cases
• Collaborate with team regarding strength of cases, case strategy, and medical management to enhance case value and obtain policy limits settlement

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree
• Admission to California Bar
• Minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience handling personal injury cases
• Knowledge regarding medical treatment, case strategy and experience obtaining policy limit settlements
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Can do and positive Mind Set
• Ownership of responsibilities and duties
• Passion for customer serviceSolution driven
• Ambition for career growth
• Committed to obtaining justice for victims of negligence

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
• Admitted to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience handling personal injury cases
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities
• Experience with CRMs such as Case Peer, Dropbox, and Slack, a plus
• Bi-Lingual (Spanish), a plus but not required

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience. $100,000 to $180,000
• Medical/dental benefits
• 401K with employer matching
• PTO/Holiday Pay
• Core Values Driven Firm
• Trainings/CLE's/Industry Conference Travel

If you are a dedicated and results-driven Pre-Litigation Attorney with a passion for helping injured clients, we are an equal opportunity employer and welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds.