Pre- Litigation Attorney - Los Angeles

Joseph Michaels International; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Joseph Michaels International in Los Angeles seeks a Pre-Litigation Attorney to manage high-valuation personal injury cases, oversee a team of case managers, and lead settlement negotiations. The role focuses on ensuring clients receive timely medical care and efficient case progression.

The ideal candidate will review medical records, coordinate with insurers and providers, and drive settlements while maintaining regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law in California.
• 2+ years of experience handling personal injury cases, focusing on settlement negotiations in high-valuation matters.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage a team of case managers to ensure efficient handling of personal injury cases.
• Ensure clients receive appropriate and timely medical treatment.
• Directly handle settlement negotiations for high-value cases to reach favorable outcomes.
• Review medical records and communicate with clients to document treatment progress.
• Collaborate with insurers, physicians, and healthcare providers to negotiate settlements.
• Monitor case timelines and progress of pre-litigation processes.
• Provide guidance to case managers on gathering medical records and aligning treatment with case needs.
• Assess cases for settlement readiness and strategize negotiation approaches.
• Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements for pre-litigation handling.

Skills

Settlement negotiations

Team management

Education

California Bar license

Job description

Pre- Litigation Attorney - Los Angeles

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Pre-Litigation Attorney to join handle high-value personal injury cases. The ideal candidate will focus on overseeing the medical treatment aspects of high-valuation cases, managing a team of case managers, and conducting settlement negotiations for complex cases.

As a Pre-Litigation Attorney, you will ensure that clients receive the proper medical care, oversee the management of their cases, and focus on negotiating settlements. You will lead and mentor a team of case managers to ensure efficient case progression and that all necessary medical documentation is gathered and addressed.

Responsibilities include:

• Oversee and manage a team of case managers to ensure efficient handling of personal injury cases
• Focus on ensuring clients are receiving appropriate and timely medical treatment
• Directly handle settlement negotiations for high-value cases, striving to reach favorable outcomes for clients
• Review medical records and communicate with clients to ensure ongoing care and document treatment progress
• Collaborate with insurance companies, physicians, healthcare providers, and other involved parties to negotiate settlements
• Monitor case timelines, ensuring that all aspects of the pre-litigation process are progressing smoothly
• Provide guidance and support to the case managers in their tasks, including gathering medical records and ensuring treatment is aligned with the case's needs
• Assess cases for settlement readiness and strategize on how to best approach settlement negotiations
• Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements for handling pre-litigation cases

Skills & Requirements:

• Active license to practice law in California
• 2+ years of experience handling personal injury cases, with a focus on settlement negotiations in high-valuation cases

The Value Prop:

Well established mid size firm with an excellent track record for winning cases and helping people when they need it the most. The firm has low turnover and an excellent people centric culture. Beautiful offices near Santa Monica Blvd, excellent support and high six figure earning potential for high performers. Outstanding benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K, generous time off and a technology driven environment. Position is open due to growth, not turnover. Their core business is Plaintiff PI law however they are expanding into other practice areas and geographically in California.