Personal Injury Team Lead Attorney

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Personal Injury Team Lead Attorney in Irvine, CA. This role involves leading a team of attorneys and support staff, managing a portfolio of personal injury cases, and ensuring successful outcomes through strategic planning and execution.

Duties

• Review new cases with the team, set strategy and goals, and identify necessary tasks.
• Prioritize cases: build high-value cases and resolve those suitable for settlement.
• Conduct introductory calls with new clients and manage relationships on major cases.
• Draft complaints and ensure correct parties are named within the statute of limitations.
• Manage expert discovery, including designating and deposing experts.
• Take and defend key depositions, including those of high-value plaintiffs and defendants.
• Prepare for and attend high-value mediations; negotiate settlements within authority.
• Prepare and try cases with support from Associates.
• Set and track the team's weekly demand cadence and prepare demands on major files.
• Review all court filings and ensure compliance with AI use policy.
• Lead team meetings, one-on-ones, coaching, conflict resolution, and report weekly to leadership.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor and an active CA license to practice law.
• 2+ years of civil litigation or pre-litigation experience in personal injury.
• Experience as lead counsel managing personal injury files from start to finish.
• Experience preparing cases for trial.
• Expert discovery experience, including taking and defending expert depositions.
• Mediation experience as the lead attorney.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to develop less experienced attorneys.
• Strong negotiation skills and understanding of personal injury case valuation.

Education

• Juris Doctor

Certifications

• Active CA license to practice law

Skills

• Leadership and team management
• Strategic planning and execution
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Proficiency in case management platforms (e.g., Salesforce, Filevine)

Benefits

• Professional growth opportunities
• Collaborative work environment
• Meaningful career impact

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