Lead Attorney, Personal Injury

Global Placement Firm•Los Angeles, CA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Lead Personal Injury Attorney will establish, build, and manage a plaintiff-side personal injury practice in California, with access to established operational resources, technology professionals, marketing support, and capital. The attorney will have substantial autonomy over case selection, litigation strategy, client relationships, and practice development while collaborating with company leadership and cross-functional teams to develop an efficient, client-centered legal practice. The role represents injured clients throughout the legal process, from initial consultation and case evaluation through negotiation, settlement, mediation, litigation, and trial when necessary. Cases primarily involve motor vehicle accidents and premises liability. The attorney will also help shape practice standards, operating processes, staffing, technology-enabled workflows, and the long-term direction of the practice. The position is primarily remote in California, with occasional in-person collaboration, client meetings, and team gatherings in Los Angeles or San Francisco.

Requirements

At least 3 years of plaintiff-side personal injury experience at a personal injury law firm.
Active California law license in good standing.
Currently based in California.
Juris Doctor degree from an accredited, nonprofit law school ranked approximately within the top 50 by U.S. News & World Report, as specified by the client.
Demonstrated experience handling motor vehicle accident and/or premises liability cases.
Proven ability to manage personal injury matters from intake through resolution.
Strong understanding of California personal injury law, liability analysis, damages evaluation, and settlement negotiations.
Experience developing case strategies and managing client relationships.
Excellent legal research, drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
Strong professional ethics and commitment to client advocacy.
Ability to deliver high-quality client service.
Strong organizational and case management skills.
Ability to work independently and exercise sound legal judgment.
Professional career history and a strong record of client satisfaction.
Authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of plaintiff-side personal injury experience.
Experience handling complex or high-value personal injury claims.
Trial experience or substantial exposure to trial preparation and litigation proceedings.
Experience supervising paralegals, legal assistants, case managers, or other non-attorney personnel.
Existing professional referral relationships within the California personal injury legal community.
Experience building or expanding a legal practice.
Prior entrepreneurial experience or interest in launching an independent law firm.
Experience working in a startup or technology-enabled professional services environment.
Familiarity with modern legal practice management systems and workflow automation.
Ability to develop efficient legal processes while maintaining excellent client outcomes.
Interest in mentoring legal professionals and helping build a growing practice.

Responsibilities

Represent plaintiffs in personal injury matters, primarily motor vehicle accidents and premises liability claims.
Manage cases from initial intake and evaluation through negotiation, settlement, litigation, or trial.
Assess potential claims and determine appropriate case acceptance strategies.
Develop and execute legal strategies to maximize client recoveries.
Conduct legal research and analyze liability, damages, and case merits.
Oversee the collection and review of medical records, accident reports, witness statements, and supporting documentation.
Coordinate with medical professionals, investigators, expert witnesses, and other litigation resources.
Maintain responsibility for case progress, client communication, and legal outcomes.
Represent clients in pre-litigation negotiations, mediation, and litigation proceedings.
Negotiate settlements with insurance companies, defense counsel, and other parties.
Prepare and oversee pleadings, discovery, motions, and other litigation documents.
Prepare cases for mediation, arbitration when applicable, and trial; participate in depositions, hearings, and court proceedings as required.
Collaborate with litigation support professionals and outside resources when appropriate.
Deliver compassionate, responsive client service and explain the legal process clearly.
Meet clients in person when necessary and provide timely updates about case progress and important developments.
Help establish and expand a plaintiff-side personal injury practice in California.
Participate in decisions about case acceptance, legal strategy, staffing, operational priorities, and the long-term direction of the practice.
Contribute to hiring, developing, and managing legal and non-attorney support staff.
Establish efficient case management processes and legal practice standards and help develop a scalable operating model.
Participate in continuing legal education, professional development, and team training.
Collaborate with software engineers, product teams, marketing professionals, operations leaders, and company leadership.
Help design technology-enabled processes for case management and client communication, including service standards for after-hours client support.
Partner with marketing teams and provide attorney input on systems supporting client intake, case evaluation, and case progression.
Identify opportunities to streamline administrative workflows and improve operational efficiency.