Pre-litigation Attorney (Personal Injury)

Full Time

Job Shift
Day

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Category
Legal

Description:
Pre-Litigation Attorney
Based in Los Angeles, BD&J is California's leading personal injury law firm, having recovered over $3 billion for our clients. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Pre-Litigation Attorney to join our team and handle high-value personal injury cases. The ideal candidate will focus on overseeing the medical treatment aspects, managing a team of case managers, and conducting settlement negotiations for complex cases.

As a Pre-Litigation Attorney, you will ensure that clients receive the proper medical care, oversee the management of their cases, and focus on negotiating settlements. You will lead and mentor a team of case managers to ensure efficient case progression and that all necessary medical documentation is gathered and addressed.

Responsibilities include:

• Oversee and manage a team of case managers to ensure efficient handling of personal injury cases
• Focus on ensuring clients are receiving appropriate and timely medical treatment
• Directly handle settlement negotiations for high-value cases, striving to reach favorable outcomes for clients
• Review medical records and communicate with clients to ensure ongoing care and document treatment progress
• Collaborate with insurance companies, physicians, healthcare providers, and other involved parties to negotiate settlements
• Monitor case timelines, ensuring that all aspects of the pre-litigation process are progressing smoothly
• Provide guidance and support to the case managers in their tasks, including gathering medical records and ensuring treatment is aligned with the case's needs
• Assess cases for settlement readiness and strategize on how to best approach settlement negotiations
• Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements for handling pre-litigation cases

Skills & Requirements:

• Active license to practice law in California
• 2+ years of experience handling personal injury cases, with a focus on settlement negotiations in high-valuation cases
• Strong understanding of personal injury law, including medical treatment management and case evaluation
• Excellent negotiation skills with a proven track record of achieving favorable settlements
• Leadership experience, with the ability to oversee and mentor a team of case managers
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with clients and external parties
• Ability to analyze complex medical and legal documents
• Detail-oriented, with excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage a high caseload