Senior Pre-Litigation Attorney

Synectics Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off and holidays

Bar dues and MCLE coverage

Leadership development opportunities

Job summary

Synectics Inc. seeks an experienced Senior Pre-Litigation Attorney to independently manage high-value plaintiff personal injury cases from intake through strategic settlements in the Los Angeles area.

Ideal candidate has 8+ years in plaintiff PI with strong pre-litigation experience, a California Bar license, and a track record of negotiating significant settlements while mentoring teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license in good standing required.
• 8+ years of plaintiff-side personal injury experience with extensive pre-litigation experience.
• Proven success negotiating significant, high-value settlements and maximizing case value.
• Leadership or mentoring experience in a fast-paced, high-volume legal environment preferred.
• Catastrophic injury, wrongful death, trucking, or premises liability experience preferred; bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage high-value plaintiff PI cases from intake through strategic settlement.
• Prepare demand packages, negotiate with insurers/defense counsel, and participate in mediations.
• Evaluate liability, coverage, medical treatment, and damages; transition litigation-bound cases effectively.
• Mentor junior attorneys, case managers, and support staff while reviewing work product.
• Collaborate with leadership to improve SOPs, workflows, department performance, and client service.

Skills

Negotiation

Case management

Mentoring

Leadership

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Our client is seeking an attorney with 8+ years of experience as a Senior Pre-Litigation Attorney in plaintiff personal injury to independently manage high-value cases, negotiate settlements, and mentor teams.
Roles & Responsibilities

• Independently manage high-value plaintiff PI cases from intake through strategic settlement.
• Prepare demand packages, negotiate with insurers/defense counsel, and participate in mediations.
• Evaluate liability, coverage, medical treatment, and damages; transition litigation-bound cases effectively.
• Mentor junior attorneys, case managers, and support staff while reviewing work product.
• Collaborate with leadership to improve SOPs, workflows, department performance, and client service.
  

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license in good standing required.
• 8+ years of plaintiff-side personal injury experience with extensive pre-litigation experience.
• Proven success negotiating significant, high-value settlements and maximizing case value.
• Leadership or mentoring experience in a fast-paced, high-volume legal environment preferred.
• Catastrophic injury, wrongful death, trucking, or premises liability experience preferred; bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.
  

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k), paid time off, and paid holidays.
• Paid California Bar dues and MCLE coverage.
• Leadership development opportunities; Century City onsite work strongly preferred.