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