Pre-litigation Attorney (Personal Injury)

BD&J • Los Angeles, CA

1d • $120,000 - $200,000 • Onsite

About The Position

BD&J, California’s leading personal injury law firm, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Pre-Litigation Attorney to join their team in Los Angeles. This role focuses on handling high-value personal injury cases, overseeing medical treatment aspects, managing a team of case managers, and conducting settlement negotiations. The attorney will ensure clients receive proper medical care, manage cases efficiently, and negotiate settlements. This position involves leading and mentoring a team of case managers to ensure smooth case progression and thorough documentation of medical records and treatment.

Requirements

• Active license to practice law in California
• 2+ years of experience handling personal injury cases, with a focus on settlement negotiations in high-valuation cases
• Strong understanding of personal injury law, including medical treatment management and case evaluation
• Excellent negotiation skills with a proven track record of achieving favorable settlements
• Leadership experience, with the ability to oversee and mentor a team of case managers
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with clients and external parties
• Ability to analyze complex medical and legal documents
• Detail-oriented, with excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage a high caseload

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage a team of case managers to ensure efficient handling of personal injury cases
• Focus on ensuring clients are receiving appropriate and timely medical treatment
• Directly handle settlement negotiations for high-value cases, striving to reach favorable outcomes for clients
• Review medical records and communicate with clients to ensure ongoing care and document treatment progress
• Collaborate with insurance companies, physicians, healthcare providers, and other involved parties to negotiate settlements
• Monitor case timelines, ensuring that all aspects of the pre-litigation process are progressing smoothly
• Provide guidance and support to the case managers in their tasks, including gathering medical records and ensuring treatment is aligned with the case's needs
• Assess cases for settlement readiness and strategize on how to best approach settlement negotiations
• Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements for handling pre-litigation cases

Benefits

• Guaranteed competitive pay plan
• Proficiency/performance bonus
• 401K
• 80 hours of vacation the first year of employment
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Supplemental insurance
• Opportunity for advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed