Pre-Litigation Managing Attorney

Careerconsultingpartners; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision & dental insurance

Paid time off

401K plan

Paid holidays

Paid parking

Job summary

Careerconsultingpartners in Beverly Hills, CA, seeks a Pre-Litigation Managing Attorney to lead its plaintiff-side pre-litigation department. You will own the pre-lit caseload from intake to resolution and manage case managers and support staff on-site.

You will report to firm leadership, shape workflows, and drive settlement value through direct negotiations with insurers, while mentoring junior team members and maintaining high standards of client communication.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license in good standing is required.
• 5+ years of plaintiff-side personal injury experience with substantial pre-litigation and negotiation work.
• Experience supervising case managers, paralegals, or a pre-lit team.
• Strong knowledge of California PI claims handling, insurance practices, and lien resolution.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a high-volume pre-litigation docket and supervise case managers, demand writers, and support staff.
• Review, approve, and sign off on demand packages, including policy-limits and time-limited demands.
• Negotiate directly with adjusters and insurance carriers to maximize settlement value.
• Evaluate liability, damages, and coverage, including UM/UIM and excess policies.
• Decide which files resolve in pre-litigation and which go to litigation, and manage handoffs.
• Supervise lien negotiation and resolution to maximize client net recoveries.
• Set and track department KPIs such as file aging, demand turnaround, and settlement values.
• Train and mentor staff, refine workflows, and keep department organized and accountable.

Skills

Negotiation

Leadership

Case management oversight

Staff mentorship

Education

California Bar license

Job description

Pre-Litigation Managing Attorney

About the Firm

This established plaintiff-side personal injury and employment firm has been serving Southern California clients for nearly two decades. Its founding partner has been recognized repeatedly by Super Lawyers and is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. The firm handles motor vehicle, trucking, premises liability, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death matters. It has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for clients and has a strong reputation for client communication and hands-on service.

The Opportunity

The firm wants a seasoned PI attorney to lead its pre-litigation department. You’ll own the pre-lit caseload from intake to resolution or transfer to litigation. You’ll also manage the case managers and staff who keep files moving. You’ll report directly to firm leadership and have real authority to shape how the department runs.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Oversee a high-volume pre-litigation docket and supervise case managers, demand writers, and support staff
• Review, approve, and sign off on demand packages, including policy-limits and time-limited demands
• Negotiate directly with adjusters and insurance carriers to maximize settlement value
• Evaluate liability, damages, and coverage, including UM/UIM and excess policies
• Decide which files resolve in pre-lit and which go to the litigation team, and manage the handoff
• Supervise lien negotiation and resolution so client net recoveries are as high as possible
• Set and track department KPIs such as file aging, demand turnaround, and settlement values
• Train and mentor staff, refine workflows, and keep the department organized and accountable
• Communicate with clients on case status, settlement offers, and next steps

Qualifications:

• Active California Bar license in good standing (required)
• 5+ years of plaintiff-side personal injury experience, with substantial pre-litigation and negotiation work
• Experience supervising case managers, paralegals, or a pre-lit team
• Strong knowledge of California PI claims handling, insurance practices, and lien resolution
• Excellent judgment on case valuation and a track record of strong settlements
• Organized and systems-minded, comfortable running a high-volume caseload
• Must live in or near the Los Angeles area and be able to work on-site in Mid-Wilshire
• Bilingual in Spanish or Farsi is a strong plus

Compensation & Benefits:

• Income Compensation Range: $200,000 +
• Plus additional income on settled cases
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Sick Days
• 401K Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Full coverage for health, vision, and dental insurance
• Paid parking

Location:

• Beverly Hills, California (90067)
• Flexible Work Schedule