Description:
We are seeking an ambitious attorney with 0–3 years of experience who wants to take ownership of an entire department and grow into a leadership role.Position Overview:
This is not a traditional associate attorney position.
The Managing Pre-Litigation Attorney will oversee all aspects of the firm's pre-litigation department, supervise staff and case workflows, ensure client satisfaction, and drive case value from intake through settlement or litigation referral.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys leading people, and wants to build and manage systems rather than simply handle a personal caseload.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the firm's entire pre-litigation department
- Manage and mentor pre-litigation case managers and support staff
- Review liability, damages, and case strategy
- Negotiate with insurance carriers
- Review and approve settlement recommendations
- Ensure timely progression of all cases through the pre-litigation process
- Conduct client consultations and strategy discussions
- Monitor department KPIs and case outcomes
- Improve workflows and operational efficiency
- Work closely with firm leadership on growth initiatives
- Utilize CasePeer to manage case flow, reporting, and team accountability
- Identify cases requiring litigation and coordinate transfers to litigation counsel
Qualifications:
- Active Texas law license
- 0–3 years of legal experience
- Personal injury experience preferred but not required
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Excellent organizational and case management abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume environment
- Technology-forward mindset
- Experience with CasePeer is a plus
What Success Looks Like:
- High client satisfaction
- Efficient case movement
- Increased settlement values
- Strong staff accountability
- Consistent departmental performance metrics
- A scalable pre-litigation operation capable of supporting firm growth
