Senior Pre-Litigation Attorney

Cala Sourcing Solutions LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Cala Sourcing Solutions LLC in Los Angeles is seeking an accomplished Senior Pre-Litigation Attorney to independently manage high‑value plaintiff personal injury cases from intake through settlement. This leadership role includes mentoring junior attorneys and staff, driving departmental improvements, and upholding superior client service.

The position reports to the Managing Attorney, offers autonomy, and opportunities to shape case strategy, negotiations, and workflows within a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• 8+ years in plaintiff personal injury with pre-litigation experience.
• Proven ability to independently manage complex cases from intake through settlement.
• Strong negotiation and settlements experience.
• Knowledge of California PI law, insurance, liability, and damages analysis.
• Leadership or mentoring experience within a legal team.
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high-value plaintiff personal injury caseload from intake through settlement.
• Mentor junior attorneys and staff while guiding case strategy and client services.
• Develop case strategies based on liability, damages, and case value.
• Negotiate settlements with insurance adjusters and defense counsel.
• Collaborate with leadership to improve workflows and quality control.

Skills

CA Bar

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Leadership

Mentoring

Client communication

Job description

Location: Los Angeles, California
Salary: $190,000-$230,000 DOE + Performance Bonus
Department: Pre-Litigation
Reports to: Managing Attorney

Position Overview

We are seeking an accomplished Senior Pre-Litigation Attorney to independently manage complex, high-value plaintiff personal injury cases from intake through settlement. This leadership-level position will also mentor junior attorneys and legal staff, support departmental improvements, and help maintain exceptional standards for case outcomes and client service.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a high-volume plaintiff personal injury caseload from intake through settlement.
• Develop case strategies based on liability, damages, insurance coverage, medical treatment, and overall case value.
• Evaluate complex liability issues, medical records, future care needs, and damages.
• Negotiate significant settlements with insurance adjusters and defense counsel.
• Participate in mediations and settlement conferences as appropriate.
• Maintain regular client communication and provide guidance regarding strategy, expectations, and settlement recommendations.
• Monitor statutes of limitation and other critical deadlines.
• Identify cases requiring litigation and coordinate a smooth transition to the litigation team.
• Mentor junior attorneys and provide legal guidance to case managers, legal assistants, and support staff.
• Review work product for accuracy, quality, and compliance.
• Collaborate with leadership to improve workflows, procedures, quality control, productivity, and client satisfaction.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• Minimum of 8 years of plaintiff personal injury experience, including extensive pre-litigation experience.
• Proven ability to independently manage complex, high-value personal injury cases from intake through settlement.
• Demonstrated success negotiating significant settlements.
• Strong knowledge of California personal injury law, insurance coverage, liability, and damages analysis.
• Previous leadership or mentoring experience within a legal team.
• Exceptional negotiation, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced, high-volume plaintiff personal injury practice.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.
• Experience with catastrophic injury, wrongful death, trucking, premises liability, and other complex personal injury matters.
• Experience supervising attorneys or legal support professionals.
• Mediation and advanced settlement negotiation experience.

Compensation and Benefits

• $190,000-$230,000 salary, based on experience.
• Performance bonus opportunities.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• MCLE support.
• Professional development and leadership growth opportunities.
• This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced plaintiff personal injury attorney seeking autonomy, leadership responsibilities, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a collaborative and growing legal team.