Pre-Litigation Attorney

State Bar of Michigan; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Short-term and long-term disability

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Signing bonus available

Job summary

The Law Offices of Joumana Kayrouz seeks a plaintiff auto negligence attorney to own the pre-litigation process, work directly with clients, and move cases from intake to demand and settlement. The role is on-site, full-time with a base salary $100,000-$130,000 plus uncapped quarterly and annual bonuses.

You will handle demand packages and negotiations with experienced staff supporting you. The ideal candidate has a JD, Michigan Bar admission, and 2+ years in plaintiff auto/personal injury, with

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor and active Michigan Bar membership.
• 2+ years' plaintiff auto/personal injury experience.
• Ability to manage pre-litigation files through demand and settlement.

Responsibilities

• Manage pre-litigation auto injury cases from intake through settlement or transition to litigation.
• Work directly with clients, providers, and support staff to keep cases moving.
• Review facts, damages, medical records, treatment status, liability, and case value.
• Own demand package preparation, review, and settlement negotiations.
• Conduct EUOs, PIP statements, and recorded statements.
• Identify next steps, resolve issues before delays, and complete files transitioning to litigation.

Skills

Negotiation

Legal writing

Client service

Practical judgment

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Pre-Litigation Attorney | Uncapped Bonuses

The Law Offices of Joumana Kayrouz On-site Full-Time Plaintiff Auto Negligence

Base $100,000-$130,000 Uncapped quarterly & annual performance bonuses Strong, steady case flow

Own the pre-suit process — without the burden of building a practice. At the Law Offices of Joumana Kayrouz, we handle marketing, intake, and client acquisition so you can focus on what moves cases: working directly with clients, building strong demand packages, and negotiating settlements. You manage a steady flow of plaintiff auto negligence matters with experienced support staff and strong systems behind you, and compensation tied to the results you help produce. We are looking for a plaintiff auto / personal injury attorney who is proactive, client-focused, and motivated by results — someone who can take a file from intake through demand, negotiation, and resolution, or position it cleanly for litigation.

What You'll Be Doing

• Manage pre-litigation auto injury cases from intake through settlement or transition to litigation
• Work directly with clients, providers, and support staff to keep cases moving
• Review facts, damages, medical records, treatment status, liability, and case value
• Own demand package preparation, review, and settlement negotiations
• Conduct EUOs, PIP statements, and recorded statements
• Identify next steps, resolve issues before they become delays, and complete files transitioning to litigation

What We're Looking For

You're a plaintiff auto / personal injury attorney who brings:

• Juris Doctor and active membership in good standing with the Michigan Bar
• 2+ years of plaintiff auto / personal injury experience — pre-litigation or litigation backgrounds both welcome
• Michigan auto experience (first- and third-party) highly preferred, and compensated accordingly
• Ability to manage pre-suit files through records, treatment, demand preparation, negotiation, and resolution
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload effectively
• Strong client service, negotiation, legal writing, and practical judgment, with a proactive, responsive approach

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary, 2-3 years' pre-litigation experience: $100,000-$115,000, commensurate with experience
• Base salary, 4-5 years' strong plaintiff PI / motor vehicle pre-litigation experience: $115,000-$130,000, commensurate with experience
• Uncapped quarterly and annual performance bonuses driven entirely by your performance, with earning potential up to six figures
• Signing bonus available for highly qualified candidates
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance; life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and holidays

All inquiries are held in confidence. The Law Offices of Joumana Kayrouz is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by law.