Plaintiff Pre-Litigation Attorney

Cruitin, LLC.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Professional development

Room to grow into more responsibility

Job summary

Cruitin, LLC., a growing plaintiff personal injury law firm in Irvine, is hiring a Pre-Litigation Attorney. You'll own a personal injury caseload from intake through settlement with strong support staff and mentorship.

This full-time, in-office role offers real autonomy and accountability, with opportunities to advance and contribute to high-quality client advocacy in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Active California bar license in good standing.
• 5+ years of plaintiff personal injury experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of California personal injury law and procedure.
• Experience managing a significant personal injury caseload.
• Strong negotiator who can weigh risk, leverage and case value.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently within a team.

Responsibilities

• Own PI cases from intake to settlement and set strategy for each.
• Investigate liability, damages, case value and medical records.
• Draft and review demand packages and other legal documents.
• Negotiate with insurers and opposing counsel; advise on settlements.
• Guide clients: set expectations, answer questions, keep informed.
• Collaborate with assistants, case managers, lien negotiators and attorneys.

Skills

Negotiation

Case management

Independent work within a team

Education

Active California Bar license

Job description

A growing plaintiff personal injury law firm is hiring a Pre-Litigation Attorney for its Irvine office. You'll own a personal injury caseload from intake through settlement, with strong support staff and high-level mentorship. This is a full-time, in-office role with real autonomy and accountability.

What you'll do

• Own personal injury cases from intake through settlement, and set the strategy that moves each one forward
• Investigate liability, damages and case value, and analyze medical records and other evidence
• Draft and review demand packages and other legal documents
• Negotiate with insurance carriers and opposing counsel, and advise clients on settlement offers
• Guide clients through the process: set expectations, answer questions, and keep them informed
• Work closely with legal assistants, case managers, lien negotiators and other attorneys

Requirements

• Active California bar license in good standing
• 5+ years of plaintiff personal injury experience preferred
• Strong understanding of California personal injury law and procedure
• Experience managing a significant personal injury caseload
• Strong negotiator who can weigh risk, leverage and case value
• Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently within a team
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus, not required

Compensation and benefits

• $150,000+ per year, depending on experience
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick time and firm holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, life and other ancillary insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Professional development, company-provided technology, and room to grow into more responsibility