Senior Pre-Litigation Attorney

DK Law - Injury, Accident, and More•Costa Mesa, CA

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About The Position

As our Senior Pre-Litigation Attorney, you'll lead the engine room of our firm's financial success. You'll oversee a team of demand writers and negotiators while personally handling our highest-value cases. This is both a leadership position and a hands-on role for an attorney who thrives in the art of pre-litigation persuasion.

Requirements

Active and in good-standing CA State Bar License
8+ years personal injury experience with 3+ years in demands/negotiations
Strong hunger to succeed and grow
Candidate must be driven, resilient, and persistent
Have strong negotiation and interpersonal skills
Consistent and effective communication skills
Organized and detailed-oriented
Ability to solve problems and handle multiple tasks at once
Excellent coaching and training skills
Mastery of medical damage quantification
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated mastery of both written and verbal communication, with the ability to draft precise legal documents and articulate complex concepts clearly

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish is a nice-to-have

Responsibilities

Oversee the Firm’s Demand Negotiations team.
Develop and implement firm-wide demand writing standards.
Conduct weekly case strategy sessions with Demands team.
Create training programs for junior demand professionals.
Handle high-value, high-exposure cases, prioritizing client advocacy.
Provide quality control of outgoing demands for strategic soundness.
Manage and negotiate settlements with insurance companies.
Pioneer new demand tactics based on insurance carrier psychology.
Implement AI-assisted demand drafting tools where appropriate.
Oversee proper case management with accounting to ensure correct amounts are dispersed.
Conduct intake meetings with serious injury clients to assess their cases and provide legal advice.
Communicate regularly with clients to provide updates and answer their questions.
Work closely with the litigation team to prepare cases to be transferred for trial in necessary.
Collaborate with other case managers and litigation team to develop case strategies.
Conduct regular audits of pre-litigation cases.
Collaborate with team regarding strength of cases, case strategy, and medical management to enhance case value and obtain policy limits settlements.
Must be willing to travel as needed.
Role may include other relevant duties as assigned.