PERSONAL INJURY PRE-LITIGATION ATTORNEY
LEAD CASES. LEAD PEOPLE. HELP SHAPE WHAT’S NEXT.
A growing plaintiff-side personal injury practice is seeking an experienced Personal Injury Pre-Litigation Attorney for a high-impact leadership opportunity in Glendale.
This is more than a traditional pre-litigation role. You’ll manage your own personal injury caseload from intake through settlement while overseeing approximately 20 team members, including case managers, legal assistants, demand writers, and negotiators.
THE OPPORTUNITY
You’ll play a key role in case strategy, quality control, settlement evaluation, team performance, and day-to-day pre-litigation operations.
The role includes:
Managing a comprehensive personal injury caseload from intake through resolution
Overseeing approximately 20 pre-litigation team members
Reviewing case files and team work product
Establishing quality-control standards
Conducting file, workflow, and performance audits
Directing case strategy and timelines
Evaluating liability, damages, and settlement value
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating demand packages
Negotiating settlement agreements and other legal documents
Increasingly taking an active role in settlement negotiations
Managing relationships and communication with clients
Mentoring and developing team members
Participating in weekly meetings and performance reviews
WHAT YOU BRING
The role calls for an experienced personal injury attorney with experience in:
Plaintiff-side personal injury
Motor vehicle accident matters
Pre-litigation case management
Liability, damages, and settlement valuation
Negotiating with insurance carriers
Team leadership or direct supervision
Quality control and file auditing
Workflow and performance management
Experience managing case managers, legal assistants, demand writers, negotiators, or similar PI professionals is strongly aligned with the position.
WHY THIS ROLE
The practice describes its culture as supportive, autonomous, and low-micromanagement. This opportunity is designed for an attorney who wants meaningful responsibility not only for individual cases, but also for people, processes, and the broader pre-litigation operation.
LOCATION & SCHEDULE
Glendale, California
Full-time
In-office for the first 90 days
Potential hybrid arrangement after 90 days
Long-term schedule may generally involve 2–3 days in-office and 2 days remote, depending on the role and candidate
COMPENSATION
$150,000–$300,000 + bonus structure
BENEFITS
Medical, dental, and vision eligibility after 90 days
Anthem Blue Cross coverage
Employer covers 50% of employee medical, dental, and vision costs
8 federal holidays
6 sick days
401(k) matching through ADP
401(k) eligibility beginning Day 1 of Year 2
Team lunches
MAKE YOUR MARK
Salary Range: $150,000–$300,000
Reference: 149121