Personal Injury Pre-Litigation Attorney
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
