Pre Litigation Attorney

JBA International, LLC.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

JBA International, LLC. in Los Angeles, CA seeks an experienced supervisor for the personal injury team to oversee case managers and settlement staff, ensuring high-value resolutions and efficient pre-litigation processes.

The role emphasizes mentoring junior attorneys, strategic case management, and adherence to firm policies and ethics while driving favorable settlements and operational improvements.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
• Active California Bar membership.
• 8+ years of personal injury law experience.
• Minimum of 3 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Demonstrated success in managing large case volumes and achieving high settlement values.
• Strong understanding of case valuation, negotiation strategies, and lien resolution.
• Proficiency with Litify or other legal CRM platforms preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized with a focus on operational efficiency and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise case managers, demand writers, settlement negotiators, lien negotiators, and support personnel.
• Oversee the assignment and strategic management of Serious Injury (SI) cases to ensure thorough handling and optimal outcomes.
• Act as a mentor and coach to junior attorneys and case managers, fostering professional growth and performance improvement.
• Ensure cases move efficiently through the pre-litigation process, focusing on AMV and TOD metrics.
• Provide oversight of the Settlement Department and review reduction requests to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to internal policies and compliance standards.
• Collaborate on settlement strategies to support effective resolution and ensure alignment with client interests.
• Provide advice to the intake team on case strategy and quality
• Support the evaluation of high-value demands by providing guidance on general damages assessments for SI cases, ensuring consistency with firm standards and practices.
• Implement and maintain best practices for case management, documentation, and client communication.
• Coordinate with the litigation department to ensure seamless case transitions.
• Uphold the highest standards of legal ethics and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Case management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

J.D. degree from an accredited law school

California Bar admission

Tools

Litify

Job description

Pay Range:$165,000 - $200,000K (based on experience)

Duties:

• Directly supervise case managers, demand writers, settlement negotiators, lien negotiators, and support personnel.
• Oversee the assignment and strategic management of Serious Injury (SI) cases to ensure thorough handling and optimal outcomes.
• Act as a mentor and coach to junior attorneys and case managers, fostering professional growth and performance improvement.
• Ensure cases move efficiently through the pre-litigation process, focusing on average matter value (AMV) and time on desk (TOD) metrics.
• Provide oversight of the Settlement Department and review reduction requests to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to internal policies and compliance standards.
• Collaborate on settlement strategies to support effective resolution and ensure alignment with client interests.
• Provide advice to the intake team on case strategy and quality
• Support the evaluation of high-value demands by providing guidance on general damages assessments for Serious Injury (SI) cases, ensuring consistency with firm standards and practices.
• Implement and maintain best practices for case management, documentation, and client communication.
• Coordinate with the litigation department to ensure seamless case transitions.
• Uphold the highest standards of legal ethics and compliance.

Qualifications:

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school and active California Bar membership.
• 8+ years of personal injury law experience, with a minimum of 3 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Demonstrated success in managing large case volumes and achieving high settlement values.
• Strong understanding of case valuation, negotiation strategies, and lien resolution.
• Proficiency with Litify or other legal CRM platforms preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized with a focus on operational efficiency and process improvement.