Pre-Litigation Personal Injury Attorney

The Bronx; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays and leave

CLE & professional development

Team-oriented culture

Job summary

Scion Staffing, Inc. seeks a Pre-Litigation Attorney in California to oversee plaintiff personal injury matters from intake through settlement, serving as the primary advocate for clients during pre-litigation.

The role emphasizes thorough case evaluation, negotiation with insurers, and collaboration with legal staff to maximize client recoveries while maintaining high professional standards.

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law and in good standing in California.
• Prior Plaintiff Personal Injury experience required.
• Strong knowledge of CA personal injury laws and pre-litigation procedures.
• Demonstrated success negotiating settlements and resolving PI claims.
• Excellent written communication, and verbal negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to independently manage a high-volume, high-value caseload.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and deadline prioritization.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage plaintiff personal injury cases from intake through settlement.
• Conduct thorough case investigations to evaluate liability and damages.
• Draft, review, and finalize demand packages and other legal documents.
• Negotiate settlements with insurance carriers and opposing counsel.
• Maintain strong client relationships with regular communication and guidance.

Skills

California bar license

PI experience

CA PI law knowledge

Settlement negotiation

Written communication

Verbal communication

High-volume caseload

Attention to detail

Independent and collaborative

Job description

Position Overview

The Pre-Litigation Attorney will oversee plaintiff personal injury matters from intake through settlement, serving as the primary advocate for clients during the pre-litigation process.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage plaintiff personal injury cases from intake through settlement.
• Conduct thorough case investigations to evaluate liability and damages.
• Draft, review, and finalize demand packages and other legal documents.
• Negotiate settlements with insurance carriers and opposing counsel.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships by providing regular communication and guidance throughout the legal process.
• Collaborate closely with legal assistants, case managers, and litigation attorneys to ensure seamless case progression.
• Develop case strategies designed to maximize recovery and achieve favorable outcomes for clients.
• Deliver an exceptional client experience while maintaining the highest standards of legal advocacy.

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law and in good standing in California.
• Prior plaintiff personal injury experience required.
• Strong knowledge of applicable state personal injury laws and pre-litigation procedures.
• Demonstrated success negotiating settlements and resolving personal injury claims.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to independently manage a high-volume, high-value caseload.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to prioritize competing deadlines.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary of $100,000-$160,000, depending on experience.
• Medical insurance.
• 401(k) with employer safe harbor match.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Continuing legal education and professional development support.
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture.

Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.