Senior Personal Injury Pre-Litigation Attorney

JAVAHERI & YAHOUDAI, A PROFESSIONAL LAW CORPORATION•Los Angeles, CA

4d•$190,000 - $230,000

About The Position

J&Y Law is a leading California plaintiff personal injury law firm dedicated to delivering exceptional results and outstanding client service. Our continued growth is driven by a commitment to excellence, collaboration, and advocacy for our clients. We are seeking an experienced Senior Pre-Litigation Attorney to join our team. This position is designed for a highly accomplished attorney with extensive plaintiff personal injury experience who can independently manage complex, high-value cases while providing leadership and mentorship within the Pre-Litigation Department.

Requirements

Active California Bar license in good standing.
Minimum of 8 years of plaintiff personal injury experience, with extensive experience handling pre-litigation matters.
Proven ability to independently manage complex, high-value personal injury cases from intake through settlement.
Demonstrated success negotiating significant settlements.
Strong understanding of California personal injury law, insurance coverage, and damages analysis.
Exceptional negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
Prior leadership or mentoring experience within a legal team.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume plaintiff personal injury practice.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred.
Experience handling catastrophic injury, wrongful death, trucking, premises liability, and other complex personal injury matters.
Experience supervising attorneys or legal support staff.
Mediation and advanced settlement negotiation experience.

Responsibilities

Independently manage a high-volume plaintiff personal injury caseload from intake through settlement.
Develop legal strategy based on liability, damages, insurance coverage, and overall case value.
Evaluate complex liability issues and exposure.
Analyze medical records, treatment progression, future medical care, and damages.
Monitor statutes of limitation and all litigation deadlines.
Identify cases requiring litigation and facilitate a seamless transition to the litigation department.
Prepare comprehensive settlement demand packages.
Negotiate settlements with insurance adjusters and defense counsel.
Maximize settlement value through strategic negotiations.
Participate in mediations and settlement conferences when appropriate.
Resolve complex and high-value personal injury claims efficiently.
Serve as the primary legal advisor throughout the pre-litigation process.
Maintain consistent communication with clients regarding case status and legal strategy.
Build strong client relationships while delivering exceptional customer service.
Counsel clients on settlement recommendations and case expectations.
Mentor and support junior attorneys.
Provide legal guidance to case managers, legal assistants, and support staff.
Review work product to ensure quality and compliance.
Promote accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Assist with attorney training and departmental development.
Collaborate with firm leadership to improve operational efficiency.
Assist in developing best practices and standard operating procedures.
Support quality control initiatives and workflow improvements.
Contribute to department performance, productivity, and client satisfaction goals.