Pre-Litigation Attorney

Build My Great Team • Southfield, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Law Offices of Joumana Kayrouz is seeking a Pre-Litigation Attorney for their Southfield, Michigan office. This full-time, on-site role offers strong case flow and performance-based compensation for attorneys experienced in plaintiff auto negligence work. The position is ideal for proactive, responsive, and results-oriented attorneys who enjoy working directly with clients, organizing cases, and resolving issues efficiently to move personal injury matters toward settlement or litigation. The firm provides substantial case flow, experienced support staff, and operational infrastructure, allowing attorneys to focus on managing pre-suit matters. This is an opportunity for an attorney seeking stability, growth, strong earning potential, and a meaningful career within an established plaintiff personal injury firm without the need to build their own practice.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Active member in good standing with the Michigan Bar
• 2+ years of plaintiff auto / personal injury experience — pre-litigation or litigation backgrounds both welcome
• Ability to manage pre-suit files through records, treatment, demand preparation, negotiation, and resolution
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload effectively
• Confident, proactive, responsive, and results-driven approach
• Strong client service, communication, follow-through, and attention to detail
• Strong negotiation, oral advocacy, legal writing, and practical judgment

Nice To Haves

• Michigan auto experience (first-party and third-party) is highly preferred and will be adequately compensated

Responsibilities

• Handle pre-litigation automotive personal injury cases from intake through resolution or transition to litigation
• Identify next steps, resolve routine case issues, and prevent unnecessary delays
• Communicate with clients throughout the case process with professionalism, compassion, and clarity
• Review facts, damages, medical records, treatment status, liability issues, and case value
• Coordinate with clients, providers, paralegals, and support staff regarding records, bills, treatment updates, missing documentation, and demand readiness
• Draft and review pre-litigation documents, correspondence, and related case materials
• Oversee demand package preparation and settlement negotiations
• Review demand packages for completeness, accuracy, treatment history, damages, liability support, and settlement positioning
• Conduct EUOs, PIP statements, and recorded statements
• Work closely with paralegals and support staff to keep cases organized, compliant, and moving efficiently
• Approve and complete cases transitioning from pre-litigation to litigation
• Contribute to a collaborative, high-performing legal team focused on strong client outcomes

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off and holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree