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