Pre-Litigation Attorney - Career Consulting Partners

Pre-Litigation Attorney

Career Consulting Partners has formed a partnership with an ambitious personal injury law firm. With over 30 years of experience in serving Southern California, more than 15 offices throughout the state, and a trusted brand, they provide dignified service to individuals. Our firm is seeking a Personal Injury Experienced Pre-Litigation Attorney. This position will be out of our Los Angeles, California location in the Financial District area. We are happy to announce that we provide a hybrid schedule consisting of 2 days WFH and 3 days in the office.

The Attorney will use professional concepts to resolve moderate to complex claims issues through negotiation, mediation, or court proceedings. In addition, the Attorney will need to work independently and use judgment to prepare legal pleadings, motions, statements, etc., while coordinating and/or working jointly with supporting staff and pod members; participating in depositions; actively meeting with clients; and investigating cases while simultaneously handling a large caseload.

Primary duties/responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee and manage approximately 100+ pre-litigation matters with the assistance of the assigned case manager from inception to closure;
• Assist and direct case managers with day-to-day management of medical treatment of pre-litigation and litigation matters;
• Assist and direct investigation on all pre-litigation and litigation matters;
• Provide availability/”open door” policy for case managers to present questions on matters for attorney review and final approval;
• Assist case managers, as needed, in negotiating pre-litigation settlements;
• Evaluate potential and current matters for valuation purposes to aid in early resolution;
• Identify and retain medical experts and/or legal experts for each respective matter, as needed;
• Supervise support staff, including a litigation secretary and two pre-litigation case managers;
• Maintain communication with client and staff through the course of the claim and litigation;
• Perform legal research on relevant issues during the pre-litigation process throughout litigation;
• Prepare summons, complaints, and other responsive pleadings for filing with the appropriate court;
• Propound and respond to written discovery;
• Draft meet and confer letters to opposing counsel regarding discovery issues;
• Prepare clients for depositions and other applicable hearings (i.e. minor’s compensation hearings);
• Prepare and respond to law and motion;
• Conduct monthly file reviews with each team member;
• Review and edit demands written by the demand team;
• Responsible for participating in monthly file reviews with PI Managing Attorney(s);
• Responsible for overseeing liability investigations of all assigned PI matters;
• Responsible for the medical management of all assigned PI matters, including reviewing all medical reports and medical recommendations by treating medical providers; 

Competencies/Skills:

• Active, acute knowledge of medical experts;
• Active, acute knowledge of legal experts;
• Active, acute knowledge of mediators, judges, and arbitrators;
• Active knowledge of health insurance issues including Medi-Cal, Medi-Care, Kaiser, etc.;
• Active knowledge and ability to settle pre-litigation/litigation cases for full value;
• Ability to meet with "problematic" clients;
• Ability to determine the need to file suit -- small claims, limited jurisdiction, unlimited jurisdiction;
• Ability and active knowledge to negotiate medical liens upon settlement or award;
• Ability to identify "high value" cases early on and coordinate with paralegals;
• Ability to identify "low value" cases and knowledge of when to drop/refer matter out;
• Active knowledge of statute deadlines;
• Availability to actively investigate a case -- go to the scene; talk to witnesses; talk to doctors, etc.;
• Knowledge of government claim timelines/deadlines/statutes;
• Knowledge of worker's compensation timelines/deadlines/statutes for cross-over cases;
• Knowledge of Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist timelines/deadlines/statutes;
• Knowledge of Premises Liability cases and active knowledge of liability arguments, case development, etc.;
• Computer skills such as MS Office, and on-line research tools such as LEXIS-NEXIS, West Law.

Qualifications:

• A Juris Doctorate and current good standing with the CA State Bar is required;
• Minimum three (3) years of experience working in a Personal Injury law firm;
• Must possess excellent interpersonal and social skills;
• Must take the initiative and demonstrate compassion for those requiring Personal Injury services;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Must have good familiarity with Workers’ Compensation terminology;

Additional Info:

• Base Salary Compensation: $150,000 - $250,000 (Over $300,000 potential with attorney fee structure)
• Medical & Dental (HMO/PPO Options)
• Aflac, Vision, Life and AD&D
• College Tuition Benefit
• FSA, 401k, Pet Insurance, Vacation Pay, Sick Pay, Holiday Pay
• Glassdoor 4.8-stars
• 1,100 5-Star Google Reviews, 100+ Yelp Reviews, Award-Winning PI Lawyers
• Assistance from POD members (litigation secretary/paralegals/Case Managers)
• Paid parking at the office or paid monthly transportation stipend for alternative transportation.
• Start to accrue vacation and sick days on their first paycheck.
• No waiting period for holiday pay
• Paid Attorney Membership Stipends, MCLE/Continuing Education Reimbursement, CAALA Annual Event, State Bar Dues, Awards, and Social Events.

***Please note that we at Career Consulting Partners will be sure to keep your information private. We will not submit you or your information to any firm without your consent. Once we have received your resume/application we will reach out to you and review the firm(s) before we move forward***