Pre-Litigation Supervisor (Attorney)
11 days ago
Burbank
Job Description Block LLP is seeking an experienced personal injury Pre-Litigation Supervisor to provide attorney-level oversight and leadership of our pre-litigation department. This role is responsible for working with our Leadership Team in managing the performance, workflow, and quality of all pre-litigation personal injury matters while supervising Case Managers and Case Manager Assistants. The Pre-Litigation Supervisor acts as both a strategic leader and hands-on legal authority, ensuring cases are properly evaluated, advanced efficiently, and positioned for maximum resolution value prior to litigation. Key ResponsibilitiesDepartment Leadership & Oversight • Provide attorney-level supervision of all pre-litigation personal injury cases, • Oversee case strategy, liability analysis, damages evaluation, and settlement positioning, • Ensure consistency, quality control, and compliance across the pre-litigation department, • Serve as escalation point for complex cases, coverage issues, and high-value claims, • Monitor statutes, deadlines, and risk exposure Team Management & Development, • Supervise, mentor, and train Case Managers and Case Manager Assistants, • Conduct regular file reviews, performance evaluations, and coaching sessions, • Establish clear expectations, workflows, and accountability standards, • Identify training needs and support professional growth of team members, • Collaborate with leadership on hiring, onboarding, and team structure Case Strategy & Settlement Oversight, • Review and approve demand packages prior to submission, • Provide guidance on settlement negotiations and resolution strategy, • Participate in high-level negotiations with insurance carriers when needed, • Ensure cases are prepared for seamless transition to litigation when necessary Operations, Metrics & Process Improvement, • Track and analyze pre-litigation metrics (cycle time, settlement values, conversion rates, client satisfaction), • Implement and refine SOPs, workflows, and best practices, • Partner with Operations and Firm Leadership to improve efficiency and outcomes, • Ensure accurate data entry and reporting across case management systems Cross-Department Collaboration, • Work closely with Litigation, Intake, and Operations teams, • Ensure smooth handoffs between departments, • Align pre-litigation practices with firm-wide goals and standards Requirements • Active California Bar license in good standing, • 5+ years of personal injury experience, including pre-litigation matters, • Prior leadership, supervisory, or management experience strongly preferred, • Deep understanding of PI law, insurance coverage, liability, and damages, • Proven ability to evaluate case value and settlement strategy, • Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills, • Ability to manage teams, workflows, and competing priorities, • Competitive attorney-level salary, commensurate with experience, • Performance-based bonuses and leadership incentives, • Robust PTO program (time off accrual and firm holidays), • 401(k) retirement program Culture & Perks, • Leadership role with real authority and impact, • Collaborative, high-performance work environment, • Firm events, team outings, and celebrations, • Fully stocked kitchen with snacks, drinks, and coffee, • Opportunity to help shape and scale a growing department