The role, as published
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.
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
- Health and dental coverage
- Paid vacation and holidays
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
Compensation, as the posting describes it
- Equity
- Retirement plan
- Professional development support