Pre-Litigation Lawyer

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Pre-Litigation Lawyer to join its growing personal injury team in Santa Barbara, CA. This role provides legal oversight, strategic direction, and risk assessment during the early stages of case development. The ideal candidate will evaluate liability, damages, and insurance coverage to maximize client outcomes while identifying opportunities for early resolution.

Duties

• Manage an assigned caseload by providing legal strategy and oversight throughout the discovery phase, ensuring optimal client outcomes.



• Evaluate liability, damages, insurance coverage, and overall case value to determine the best strategic path forward.



• Provide legal guidance to support staff regarding case strategy, documentation, evidence collection, and next steps.



• Review insurance policies, coverage issues, UM/UIM claims, liens, and other legal matters affecting case value.



• Monitor medical treatment progression and evaluate whether cases are appropriately positioned for demand, negotiation, or litigation.



• Communicate with clients who request attorney contact within 24 hours, providing legal guidance and maintaining exceptional service.



• Identify and pursue opportunities for early settlement while participating in negotiations as appropriate.



• Determine when cases should transition to litigation and provide strategic recommendations regarding timing and case posture.



• Monitor statutes of limitation and other critical legal deadlines to ensure strict compliance.



• Identify deficiencies in liability evidence, damages documentation, medical records, or insurance information and direct corrective action.



• Partner with leadership and cross-functional teams to improve legal strategies, workflows, and case outcomes.

Requirements

• Experience practicing personal injury law in pre-litigation, litigation, insurance defense, plaintiff's personal injury, or claims strategy.



• Excellent negotiation, communication, and client relationship skills.



• Strong knowledge of personal injury law, insurance coverage, liability, damages, liens, and UM/UIM claims.



• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active license and membership in the State Bar of California, in good standing.

Skills

• Legal analysis and strategic decision-making.



• Client advocacy and relationship management.



• Risk assessment and case valuation.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage with employer contributions.



• Employer-paid life insurance.



• Telemedicine and counseling services.



• Flexible paid time off and paid holidays.



• 401(k) with employer match after six months.



• Employer-provided technology and equipment.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
10537 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 301
Century City
California
United States 90025
Phone : (310) 444 0000
Fax : (213) 895-7306