Plaintiff Personal Injury Attorney - Pre-Litigation
About The Position
TORKLAW is an award-winning plaintiff personal injury law firm seeking an experienced Plaintiff Personal Injury Attorney to manage personal injury cases from intake through settlement. This role involves developing case strategy, driving cases forward, and ensuring exceptional client service. The attorney will conduct investigations, analyze documentation, negotiate with insurance carriers, evaluate settlement offers, and maintain a strong understanding of legal and factual issues. Collaboration with legal assistants, case managers, and other attorneys is essential. This is a hands-on, high-accountability role requiring ownership, strategic decision-making, and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently while contributing to a team.
Requirements
- Active attorney in good standing.
- 5+ years of plaintiff personal injury experience preferred.
- Strong understanding of California personal injury law and procedures.
- Experience managing a significant personal injury caseload.
- Strong negotiator who knows how to evaluate risk, leverage, and case value.
- Communicate confidently and empathetically with clients.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented.
- Take ownership of cases and follow through.
- Can work independently while contributing to a collaborative team.
- Comfortable making strategic decisions and advocating for clients.
- Care about both the outcome of the case and the experience of the person behind it.
- Comfortable managing multiple priorities, making decisions, communicating with clients, and pushing cases forward without waiting for someone else to tell you what to do.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus, but not required.
Responsibilities
- Take ownership of personal injury cases from intake through settlement.
- Develop case strategy and drive the case forward.
- Conduct strategic investigations into liability, damages, and case value.
- Analyze medical records, evidence, and other case-related documentation.
- Develop case strategy and identify opportunities to maximize value.
- Draft and review demand packages and other legal documents.
- Negotiate with insurance carriers and opposing counsel.
- Evaluate settlement offers and make strategic recommendations.
- Maintain a strong understanding of the legal and factual issues affecting each case.
- Help clients understand the legal process, set expectations, answer questions, and ensure they feel informed and supported.
- Collaborate closely with legal assistants, case managers, medical professionals, lien negotiators, and attorneys.
- Identify issues holding cases back and pursue opportunities to strengthen cases.
- Step in to help clients when needed.
Benefits
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and firm-observed holidays
- Comprehensive medical insurance
- Dental, vision, life, and other ancillary benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% fully vested safe-harbor company match
- Professional development and education opportunities
- Regular firm events, team-building activities, and celebrations
- Company-provided technology and equipment
- Opportunities for professional growth and increased responsibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
