Lead Personal Injury Attorney

About the company

Our client is a law firm.

The role

Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Lead a caseload of plaintiff-side injury matters, managing each file from first contact to final outcome and setting the legal approach. Also contribute to how a newly forming in-house practice is staffed and presented to the public.

What you'll do

• Manage injury matters from first client contact to final outcome, mainly vehicle collision and property hazard claims.
• Handle pre-litigation negotiation, mediation or courtroom advocacy for clients with serious injuries.
• Select which matters to accept and shape strategy to secure the strongest result for each client.
• Provide attentive client service, including face-to-face meetings when appropriate.
• Advise company leadership on the direction of the practice, including recruiting the team.
• Collaborate with marketing on brand identity and with product colleagues on after-hours client support standards.

Requirements

What we're looking for

• At least 3 years practicing on the claimant side at a firm focused on injury law.
• Hands-on background with auto accident or unsafe premises claims.
• A track record of taking many injury files through their full lifecycle, ideally 100 or more.
• Active California bar license and residence in the state.
• A JD from a highly ranked, accredited, not-for-profit law school.
• Willingness to split time between remote work and in-person client meetings.
• A steady career path, genuine care for people and a history of well-satisfied clients.

Bonus points

• 5 or more years in injury law.
• Trial experience or a background as a trial lawyer.
• Long tenure or clear advancement within one firm.
• Established contacts among other injury lawyers for referrals and joint work.
• Experience managing support staff such as intake or case management teams.
• Prior experience running a practice or working at an early-stage company.

Benefits

Compensation and benefits

• Base salary: USD 170,000 to 300,000 per year
• Equity
• Health and dental coverage
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Retirement plan
• Professional development support

Location and work model

• Hybrid, California, United States (Los Angeles or San Francisco)
• Mostly remote with occasional in-office days for client meetings
• Full-time