Personal Injury Pre-Litigation Attorney

Irvine, California
Job TypeDirect Hire
Compensation$120000 - $150000 / yr

Pay: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

  • High-volume, high-value personal injury caseload with real ownership and autonomy
  • Clear runway for growth into leadership, supervision, and more complex matters
  • Hybrid schedule in Irvine with a fast-moving team that values performance and accountability
  • Strong benefits package including 401(k) match and generous paid time off
  • Join a nationally scaled PI platform with resources, process, and support to win

Location: Hybrid (must be local to Irvine, CA for in-person needs and team collaboration)

Note: Must be a California-barred attorney in good standing with 3+ years of personal injury experience and at least some plaintiff-side experience (defense-only backgrounds will not be considered)

About Our Client

Our client is a nationally recognized, high-growth personal injury law firm known for handling complex, high-stakes injury matters. They combine elite legal work with a modern, performance-driven environment where strong attorneys earn trust, responsibility, and advancement.

Job Description

  • Manage a heavy pre-litigation personal injury caseload from intake through settlement
  • Investigate liability and damages, identify coverage issues, and build claim strategy early
  • Draft and review pre-lit documents, demand packages, releases, and key correspondence
  • Negotiate with carriers and opposing counsel to drive strong outcomes efficiently
  • Maintain excellent client communication and proactive case status updates
  • Collaborate with and help guide support staff to keep cases moving and organized
  • Spot cases that should transition to litigation and coordinate handoffs cleanly

Qualifications

  • Active California Bar license in good standing
  • 3+ years of personal injury experience
  • Some plaintiff-side personal injury experience (required)
  • Strong settlement negotiation and case management skills
  • Confident communicator with clients, carriers, and internal teams
  • Organized and able to juggle volume without losing quality
  • Bilingual is a plus, not required

Why You Will Love Working Here

  • High standards, clear expectations, and a team that takes pride in winning
  • Real responsibility and autonomy paired with strong operational support
  • Growth-minded culture that rewards ownership and results
  • Consistent firm events and a modern, well-equipped environment
  • Benefits include 12 paid holidays, 10 days vacation, 6 sick days, medical insurance, and 401(k) with 4% fully vested safe-harbor match

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

 

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

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