Senior Pre-Litigation Personal Injury Attorney (Plaintiff-Side) at WEST COAST TRIAL LAWYERS APLC – Phoenix, Arizona

West Coast Trial Lawyers is a top-ranked personal injury firm recognized for its aggressive litigation approach, elite trial experience, and hands-on client advocacy. With over $1.7 billion recovered for our clients, our attorneys bring exceptional backgrounds from top law schools and some of the most respected firms in the nation.

Headquartered in Los Angeles, the firm has an established and growing presence across Nevada, Washington, and Arizona.

We are continuing to strategically expand our Phoenix office and are seeking a highly experienced, self-driven Senior Pre-Litigation Personal Injury Attorney (Plaintiff-Side) to play a key role in strengthening and scaling our presence in the Arizona market. This role will focus on managing high-value plaintiff-side personal injury matters through the pre-litigation phase, with a strong emphasis on case strategy, client advocacy, and early resolution.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a full caseload of plaintiff-side personal injury matters through the pre-litigation phase, from intake through demand and resolution
• Develop and execute case strategy, including liability analysis, damages evaluation, and treatment oversight
• Draft and present comprehensive demand packages to insurance carriers
• Negotiate settlements directly with adjusters to maximize case value
• Maintain consistent communication with clients, ensuring a high level of service and trust throughout the lifecycle of the case
• Collaborate with case managers, lien negotiators, and support staff to drive case progression and outcomes
• Evaluate cases for litigation readiness and partner with litigation attorneys when escalation is required

• Licensed to practice in Arizona
• 6-10 years of plaintiff-side personal injury experience, with a strong focus on pre-litigation
• Proven ability to independently manage a high-volume pre-lit caseload
• Strong negotiation skills with a track record of securing favorable settlements
• Deep understanding of liability, damages, and insurance practices
• Excellent client management and communication skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable working in a high-growth, fast-paced environment

Compensation: $150,000.00-$170,000.00

West Coast Trial Lawyers offers health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, a health savings account (HSA), a 401(k) plan with employer contributions, paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays.