Managing Attorney - Pre-Litigation (Plaintiff Personal Injury)

The Wilhite Law Firm•Denver, CO

1d•$200,000 - $275,000

About The Position

Are you a high-performing, growth-driven Managing Attorney who wants to take ownership of a Pre-Litigation department and drive results at scale? If so, we want YOU!! This is a key role at a top tier award winning personal injury law firm! We are looking for a leader who will raise the bar on performance, accountability, and case outcomes while building and developing a top-tier team. If you are a strategic operator, strong people leader, and proven PI attorney who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, this is an opportunity to make a significant impact and grow with a firm that is actively investing in its future. What You’ll Own Department Leadership Lead, coach, and hold accountable a team of pre-litigation attorneys and staff Build a high-performance culture centered on results, ownership, and continuous improvement Develop future leaders within the department Performance & Results Drive case value, cycle time, and overall department productivity Establish and enforce clear KPIs and performance standards Identify gaps quickly and take decisive action Case Strategy & Oversight Provide high-level guidance on liability, damages, and negotiation strategy Ensure cases are progressing efficiently from intake through resolution Partner with litigation leadership on escalation and case transfer strategy Operational Excellence Identify inefficiencies and implement scalable solutions Improve workflows across intake, legal, and support teams Leverage data to drive decision-making and performance Cross-Functional Influence Partner closely with Intake and Marketing on case quality and lead performance Ensure alignment between what is signed and what is successfully resolved Serve as a key voice in firm-wide operational strategy Why This Role You will shape the direction of a critical department You will have visibility with leadership and influence on firm strategy You will be part of a firm that values performance, accountability, and growth Compensation and Benefits package: $200 -275k base plus bonus Comprehensive benefit offerings Medical, dental, and vision Flexible Time Off 401k with match Dog friendly campus Requirements What Sets You Apart You are a leader first, attorney second You don’t avoid accountability —you create it You are comfortable making decisions in a fast-paced, high-volume environment You think in terms of outcomes, not activity You know how to push performance while maintaining team engagement Qualifications JD and active license in Colorado Active license in Texas a plus 5+ years of plaintiff personal injury experience (pre-litigation required) Proven leadership experience (formal or informal) Strong track record of case results and negotiation success Experience with case management systems (Filevine, Lead Docket, or similar) You will only be a fit if you exemplify our Core Values: Committed – fearless, driven, accountable, resilient Mindful – measured, prudent, critical thinking, results oriented problem solvers Agile – continually improve, love to learn, flexible, creative Collaborative – kind, authentic, fun, compassionate, team player who loves to win ONLY apply if you are i f you are ready to step into a role where your leadership directly impacts results, team performance, and firm growth. Not a job for the faint of heart --- this role and our core values are critical to the overall success of the firm! Salary Description $200,000-$275,000k

Requirements

JD and active license in Colorado
5+ years of plaintiff personal injury experience (pre-litigation required)
Proven leadership experience (formal or informal)
Strong track record of case results and negotiation success
Experience with case management systems (Filevine, Lead Docket, or similar)

Nice To Haves

Active license in Texas a plus

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and hold accountable a team of pre-litigation attorneys and staff
Build a high-performance culture centered on results, ownership, and continuous improvement
Develop future leaders within the department
Drive case value, cycle time, and overall department productivity
Establish and enforce clear KPIs and performance standards
Identify gaps quickly and take decisive action
Provide high-level guidance on liability, damages, and negotiation strategy
Ensure cases are progressing efficiently from intake through resolution
Partner with litigation leadership on escalation and case transfer strategy
Identify inefficiencies and implement scalable solutions
Improve workflows across intake, legal, and support teams
Leverage data to drive decision-making and performance
Partner closely with Intake and Marketing on case quality and lead performance
Ensure alignment between what is signed and what is successfully resolved
Serve as a key voice in firm-wide operational strategy