Pre-Litigation Attorney: Lead Settlements & Strategy

The Law Collective; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Above market salary + commission per %

Vacation and PTO

Legal benefits required under CA law

Hybrid work arrangement after 6 months

Job summary

The Law Collective in Los Angeles seeks a Pre-Litigation Attorney to manage the negotiation phase of cases and coordinate with Case Managers from claim to settlement. You will oversee a team and negotiate with insurance adjusters to secure best results for clients without going to trial.

Qualifications include a JD with active license and about 3 years of litigation or pre-litigation, plus leadership and bilingual abilities for California markets. Hybrid work after 6 months is offered.

Qualifications

• JD with active license to practice law in California.
• Approximately 3 years of experience in litigation or pre-litigation (personal injury).
• Experience negotiating directly with insurance carriers/adjusters.
• Ability to manage a high caseload and supervise staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage a caseload in the pre-litigation phase, supported by Case Managers.
• Review and approve Case Managers' work (demand letters, medical records, liability documentation).
• Negotiate directly with insurance adjusters and/or attorneys to reach favorable settlements for clients.
• Assess the legal viability and value of each case (liability, injuries, insurance coverage).
• Determine when a case should escalate to the litigation team.
• Meet with clients when needed to resolve complex legal matters.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and direction to the Case Manager team.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Case management

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) and active license

Job description

The Law Collective in Los Angeles seeks a Pre-Litigation Attorney to manage the negotiation phase of cases and coordinate with Case Managers from claim to settlement. You will oversee a team and negotiate with insurance adjusters to secure best results for clients without going to trial.

Qualifications include a JD with active license and about 3 years of litigation or pre-litigation, plus leadership and bilingual abilities for California markets. Hybrid work after 6 months is offered.