Pre-Litigation Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Vacation and PTO

Legal benefits required under CA law

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Los Angeles is seeking a Pre-Litigation Attorney to manage negotiations with insurance carriers and guide cases from claims to settlements without trial. The attorney will supervise Case Managers, review letters and records, and decide when to transition cases to litigation.

Requirements include a JD and an active license, about 3 years in litigation or pre-litigation, and experience negotiating with adjusters.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) and active license to practice law.
• Approximately 3 years of experience in litigation or pre-litigation (personal injury).
• Experience negotiating with insurance carriers/adjusters.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage a caseload in the pre-litigation phase with Case Manager support.
• Review and approve Case Managers' work, including demand letters and medical records.
• Negotiate with insurance adjusters to secure favorable settlements for clients.
• Assess the legal viability and value of each case.
• Determine when cases should escape to the litigation team.
• Meet with clients to resolve complex legal matters.
• Provide guidance and direction to the Case Manager team.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Negotiation with insurers

Depositions/pleadings

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Pre-Litigation Attorney in Los Angeles, California. The role involves managing the negotiation phase of cases, from initiating claims with insurance carriers to reaching settlements without trial. The attorney will supervise Case Managers, review their work, and negotiate with insurance adjusters to achieve optimal outcomes for clients. If cases cannot be resolved, the attorney will facilitate the transition to litigation.

Duties

• Oversee and manage a caseload in the pre-litigation phase with Case Manager support.
• Review and approve Case Managers' work, including demand letters and medical records.
• Negotiate with insurance adjusters to secure favorable settlements for clients.
• Assess the legal viability and value of each case.
• Determine when cases should escape to the litigation team.
• Meet with clients to resolve complex legal matters.
• Provide guidance and direction to the Case Manager team.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) and active license to practice.
• Approximately 3 years of experience in litigation or pre-litigation (personal injury).
• Experience negotiating with insurance carriers/adjusters.
• Ability to manage a high caseload simultaneously.
• Leadership skills to supervise and direct the Case Manager team.
• Bilingual Spanish/English (preferred but not required).

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD)

Certifications

• Active license to practice law

Skills

• Previous experience as a supervisor or team lead.
• Experience with depositions or drafting legal pleadings.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Vacation and PTO.
• Legal benefits required under California law.