Pre - Litigation Lawyer

Poulin Willey; Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Employer-paid life insurance

Telemedicine and counseling services

Flexible paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) with employer match after six ?

Employer-provided technology/equipment

Job summary

Evolving Solution Services in Charleston, SC, is seeking a Pre-Litigation Lawyer to oversee early-stage personal injury cases. The role emphasizes legal oversight, strategic direction, and risk assessment during development, with a focus on early resolution where appropriate.

The successful candidate will hold a JD from an accredited school, maintain an active CA Bar license, and bring experience in pre-litigation or related areas. Strong negotiation and client advocacy are essential.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school is required.
• Active California Bar license in good standing is required.
• Experience in pre-litigation, litigation, insurance defense, or related claims strategy is preferred.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and client relationship skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal oversight and strategic direction during early-stage personal injury case development.
• Evaluate liability, damages, insurance coverage, and case value to maximize client outcomes.
• Guide Foundation team on case strategy, evidence collection, and next steps.
• Review insurance policies, UM/UIM claims, liens, and coverage issues affecting case value.
• Monitor medical treatment progression and timing of demand, negotiation, or litigation.
• Communicate with clients within 24 hours and maintain exceptional client service.
• Identify early settlement opportunities and participate in negotiations as appropriate.
• Determine timing for transition to litigation and advise on case posture.
• Monitor deadlines and ensure compliance with statutes of limitation.
• Collaborate with Foundation leadership to improve legal strategies and workflows.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Client relationships

Legal analysis

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Pre - Litigation Lawyer

Full Time Charleston, SC, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 1040

Salary Range: $112,500.00 To $150,000.00 Annually

Poulin | Willey is seeking a Pre - Litigation Lawyer to join our growing personal injury team. This role provides legal oversight, strategic direction, and risk assessment during the early stages of personal injury case development and requires an active California Bar license in good standing.

We are dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients and are looking for an attorney with strong legal analysis, strategic decision-making, and client advocacy skills. You will work closely with the Foundation team to evaluate liability, damages, insurance coverage, medical treatment, and overall case value while identifying opportunities for early resolution and determining when matters should transition to litigation.

What You Will Do

• Manage an assigned caseload by providing legal strategy and oversight throughout the discovery phase.
• Evaluate liability, damages, insurance coverage, and overall case value to maximize client outcomes.
• Provide legal guidance to Foundation team members regarding case strategy, documentation, evidence collection, and next steps.
• Review insurance policies, coverage issues, UM/UIM claims, liens, and other legal matters affecting case value.
• Monitor medical treatment progression and evaluate whether cases are appropriately positioned for demand, negotiation, or litigation.
• Communicate with clients who request attorney contact within 24 hours, providing legal guidance and maintaining exceptional client service.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for early settlement while participating in negotiations as appropriate.
• Determine when cases should transition to litigation and provide strategic recommendations regarding timing and case posture.
• Monitor statutes of limitation and other critical legal deadlines to ensure compliance.
• Identify deficiencies in liability evidence, damages documentation, medical records, or insurance information and direct corrective action.
• Partner with Foundation leadership and cross-functional teams to improve legal strategies, workflows, and case outcomes.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active license and membership in California, in good standing.
• Experience practicing personal injury law in pre-litigation, litigation, insurance defense, plaintiff’s personal injury, or claims strategy.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and client relationship skills.
• Strong knowledge of personal injury law, insurance coverage, liability, damages, liens, and UM/UIM claims.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Benefits: Eligible employees may receive medical and dental coverage with employer contributions, employer-paid life insurance, telemedicine and counseling services, flexible paid time off, paid holidays, a 401(k) with employer match after six months, and employer-provided technology/equipment. Eligibility and benefit terms are subject to applicable plans and company policies.

Note: This role can sit ANYWHERE in California! Must have an active CA Law License. The compensation for this role includes a base of $112,500 plus a bonus percentage. Pre- Litigation Lawyers typically average $125,000 - $150,000 in year one.