Pre Litigation Attorney

PSI•Irvine, CA

10h

About The Position

The firm is an award-winning plaintiff personal injury law firm in Irvine focused on growth, accountability, compassion, and client advocacy. The Pre Litigation Attorney owns personal injury cases from intake through settlement, developing case strategy and moving each case forward. The role involves investigating liability, damages, and case value; analyzing medical records, evidence, and related documents; preparing and reviewing demand packages and legal documents; negotiating with insurance carriers and opposing counsel; and evaluating settlement offers. The attorney is also responsible for guiding clients through the legal process, setting expectations, answering questions, and ensuring clients feel informed and supported. The role works closely with legal assistants, case managers, medical professionals, lien negotiators, and other attorneys. It offers significant caseload responsibility and autonomy, with an expectation of proactive ownership, sound strategic decisions, follow-through, and a high level of client service.

Requirements

Be an active attorney in good standing.
Have a strong understanding of California personal injury law and procedures.
Have experience managing a significant personal injury caseload.
Be a strong negotiator able to evaluate risk, leverage, and case value.
Communicate confidently and empathetically with clients.
Be highly organized and detail-oriented.
Take ownership of cases and follow through.
Work independently while contributing to a collaborative team.
Make strategic decisions and advocate for clients.
Be comfortable managing multiple priorities, making decisions, communicating with clients, and advancing cases proactively.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of plaintiff personal injury experience is preferred.
Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Own personal injury cases from intake through settlement, developing strategy and driving cases forward.
Investigate liability, damages, and case value.
Analyze medical records, evidence, and other case-related documentation.
Develop case strategy and identify opportunities to maximize case 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 feel informed and supported.
Collaborate with legal assistants, case managers, medical professionals, lien negotiators, and attorneys.
Take initiative to identify and address obstacles, strengthen cases, assist clients, and move cases forward.
Manage a significant caseload and multiple priorities while communicating with clients and advocating for them.