Pre-Litigation Personal Injury Attorney

Orionplacement; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orionplacement in Los Angeles is seeking a skilled plaintiff personal injury attorney to own the legal strategy for matters from intake through settlement or referral to litigation. You will evaluate liability, damages, and policy limits, negotiate with insurers, counsel clients, and collaborate with a team of case managers and litigation attorneys to move cases efficiently toward resolution.

You will manage complex cases, communicate with clients, and contribute to a thriving PI practice with

Qualifications

• Active California State Bar membership.
• 2+ years of plaintiff personal injury experience.
• Strong understanding of California negligence law, insurance practices, liability analysis, and damages evaluation.
• Experience negotiating with insurance carriers for plaintiff PI claims.
• Ability to independently manage a high-volume PI caseload.
• Strong writing, analytical, negotiation, and client counseling skills.
• Experience with auto accidents, premises liability, catastrophic injury, or related PI matters is valued.

Responsibilities

• Own the legal strategy for assigned personal injury matters from intake through settlement or litigation referral.
• Evaluate liability, comparative negligence, coverage, damages, policy limits, and overall case value.
• Develop strategies to strengthen liability and damages while progressing each case.
• Negotiate with insurance adjusters and defense representatives to maximize client recovery.
• Counsel clients throughout pre-litigation regarding strategy, treatment progression, settlement expectations, and litigation options.
• Review medical records, bills, treatment history, and damages.
• Identify opportunities for investigation, expert involvement, and stronger case positioning.
• Determine when matters should stay pre-litigation or go to litigation.
• Ensure cases are fully developed and litigation-ready before referral to the litigation team.
• Collaborate with Case Managers, Negotiators, Medical Records Specialists, Legal Assistants, and Litigation Attorneys.

Skills

Legal writing

Negotiation

Client counseling

Analytical

Job description

Pay:

$140,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Take ownership of plaintiff personal injury cases from initial evaluation through settlement or referral to litigation.
• Make a direct impact for injured clients by developing strong case strategies, evaluating damages, and maximizing recoveries.
• Negotiate directly with insurance carriers and have meaningful influence over case value and resolution.
• Work alongside experienced Case Managers, Negotiators, Medical Records Specialists, Legal Assistants, and Litigation Attorneys who help keep cases moving efficiently.
• Join a growing personal injury practice that provides strong resources, modern technology, expert support, and opportunities for continued professional growth.

Location:

This is a full-time, on-site opportunity based in Los Angeles, California, offering close collaboration with an experienced legal team and hands-on involvement in meaningful plaintiff personal injury matters.

Note:

Candidates must be active members in good standing of the California State Bar and have 2+ years of plaintiff personal injury experience. Experience managing personal injury matters, evaluating liability and damages, negotiating directly with insurance carriers, and counseling clients is required.

About Us

We are a growing California plaintiff personal injury law firm committed to providing exceptional representation to individuals and families who have been seriously injured. Our team combines strong advocacy, thoughtful legal strategy, responsive client service, and the resources needed to pursue meaningful recoveries for our clients. We invest in our attorneys and believe the best outcomes come from talented legal professionals supported by an experienced and collaborative team. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Own the legal strategy for assigned personal injury matters from intake through settlement or litigation referral.
• Evaluate liability, comparative negligence, insurance coverage, damages, policy limits, and overall case value.
• Develop strategies to strengthen liability and damages while efficiently progressing each case.
• Negotiate directly with insurance adjusters and defense representatives to maximize client recovery.
• Counsel clients throughout the pre-litigation process regarding case strategy, treatment progression, settlement expectations, and litigation options.
• Review medical records, bills, treatment history, future medical needs, and economic and non-economic damages.
• Identify opportunities for additional investigation, evidence development, expert involvement, and stronger case positioning.
• Determine when matters should remain in pre-litigation and when they should transition to litigation.
• Ensure cases are fully developed, organized, and litigation-ready before referral to the litigation team.
• Collaborate closely with Case Managers, Negotiators, Medical Records Specialists, Legal Assistants, and Litigation Attorneys.

Qualifications

• Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar.
• 2+ years of plaintiff personal injury experience.
• Strong understanding of California negligence law, insurance practices, liability analysis, and damages evaluation.
• Experience negotiating plaintiff personal injury claims directly with insurance carriers.
• Ability to independently manage a high-volume personal injury caseload.
• Strong legal writing, analytical, negotiation, communication, and client counseling skills.
• Experience with automobile accidents, premises liability, catastrophic injury, wrongful death, UM/UIM claims, policy limit demands, mediation, or similar plaintiff personal injury matters is highly valued.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Make a meaningful difference for injured clients while taking real ownership of your cases.
• Work with an experienced support team that allows attorneys to focus on legal strategy, negotiation, and client advocacy.
• Gain exposure to a broad range of personal injury matters and complex case issues.
• Have access to strong operational resources, modern technology, medical and technical experts, and litigation support.
• Grow your career within an expanding plaintiff personal injury practice that values strong advocacy, collaboration, initiative, and exceptional client service.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance