Pre-Litigation Lead Attorney, Personal Injury — Las Vegas

Orion Placement; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Employer-paid medical coverage

Job summary

Orionplacement is seeking a Pre-Litigation Department Head in Las Vegas, NV, offering a competitive salary of $150,000 - $200,000 per year. This role involves leading a high-volume personal injury department, supervising Case Managers and Legal Assistants, and having a vital role in case management strategies.

Ideal candidates will hold an active Nevada Bar license and possess at least 3 years’ experience in personal injury cases and 2 years in a supervisory capacity. The firm provides great benefits including dental, vision, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Active Nevada State Bar license required.
• Minimum 3 years of personal injury pre-litigation experience.
• Minimum 2 years of management or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor Case Managers and Legal Assistants.
• Develop case management protocols to improve efficiency.
• Review personal injury claims and assess viability.
• Provide legal guidance to Case Managers on strategy.
• Monitor case quality and department workflows.
• Negotiate settlements and coordinate with litigation team.
• Build relationships with medical providers and attorneys.

Skills

Leadership

Personal injury knowledge

Team management

Client communication

Education

Active Nevada State Bar license

Bachelor's degree in law

Tools

SmartAdvocate or comparable software

Job description

Personal Injury Pre-Litigation and Intake Managing Attorney

Job Openings Personal Injury Pre-Litigation and Intake Managing Attorney

About the job Personal Injury Pre-Litigation and Intake Managing Attorney

Pay:$150,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Take the helm of a high-volume pre-litigation department at one of Nevada's most recognized plaintiff-side personal injury firms — with the infrastructure, case flow, and operational support to back you up
• Lead a skilled team of Case Managers and Legal Assistants, with real authority to shape workflows, elevate case quality, and build a high-performing department culture
• Flex your legal and leadership skills simultaneously — this role keeps you connected to substantive PI work while putting you in charge of how the department runs
• Partner with Intake leadership to drive case conversion and directly influence the firm's growth from the ground up
• Competitive salary, performance-based incentives, and fully employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance — day one coverage for you
• Work in a collaborative, team-driven environment where your judgment and leadership are genuinely valued and your impact is visible

Location:Las Vegas, NV | Full-time, in-office role at a well-established firm with a strong local presence — and a team built to support you from the start.

Note:Active Nevada bar licensure is required. Candidates must have a minimum of 3+ years of personal injury pre-litigation experience and 2+ years of management or supervisory experience. Candidates who do not meet these thresholds will not be considered.

About Us

We are a well-established, award-winning personal injury and disability law firm headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, with three office locations throughout the state and a team of nearly 100 professionals. Since 1997, we've represented tens of thousands of clients across the Western United States, and we're known for our strong case volume, client-first culture, and commitment to results. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Supervise, mentor, and train Case Managers, Legal Assistants, and pre-litigation support staff across a high-volume personal injury department
• Develop, refine, and implement case management protocols that improve efficiency, consistency, and client experience from sign-up through resolution or litigation transfer
• Review and evaluate personal injury claims — assessing liability, damages, insurance coverage, medical treatment, and case viability
• Provide real-time legal guidance to Case Managers on case strategy, client issues, insurance matters, treatment coordination, and claim development
• Monitor case quality, deadlines, client communication standards, and department workflows to ensure nothing falls through the cracks
• Negotiate settlements where appropriate and coordinate timely, well-prepared handoffs to the litigation team
• Partner with Intake leadership to oversee quality lead conversion and help optimize the intake-to-pre-lit pipeline
• Build and maintain professional relationships with physicians, medical providers, and other attorneys relevant to case development
• Collaborate with firm leadership on department performance, KPIs, and operational improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• 3+ years of personal injury pre-litigation experience (required)
• 2+ years of management or supervisory experience (required)
• Strong working knowledge of PI claims, liability evaluation, insurance issues, medical damages, treatment coordination, and settlement strategy
• Proven ability to lead teams in a fast-paced, high-volume legal environment
• Experience with SmartAdvocate or comparable case management software preferred
• Strong client-service orientation, sound legal judgment, and professional communication skills

Why You Will Love Working Here

This is a role where your leadership actually moves the needle. You'll have the team, the tools, and the firm's backing to build a best-in-class pre-litigation operation — and you'll see the results in case outcomes, client satisfaction, and department performance. The culture here is collaborative and accountable, with genuine investment in attorney development and long-term growth. Add in fully employer-paid benefits and strong compensation, and this is a place built for attorneys who want to lead with purpose.