Managing Attorney - Pre-Litigation (Plaintiff Personal Injury) at The Wilhite Law Firm – Denver, Colorado

Are you a high-performing, growth-driven Managing Attorney who wants to take ownership of a Pre-Litigation department and drive results at scale?

• If so, we want YOU!!

This is a key role at a top tier award winning personal injury law firm!

We are looking for a leader who will raise the bar on performance, accountability, and case outcomes while building and developing a top-tier team.

If you are a strategic operator, strong people leader, and proven PI attorney who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, this is an opportunity to make a significant impact and grow with a firm that is actively investing in its future.

What You’ll Own

Department Leadership

• Lead, coach, and hold accountable a team of pre-litigation attorneys and staff
• Build a high-performance culture centered on results, ownership, and continuous improvement
• Develop future leaders within the department

Performance & Results

• Drive case value, cycle time, and overall department productivity
• Establish and enforce clear KPIs and performance standards
• Identify gaps quickly and take decisive action

Case Strategy & Oversight

• Provide high-level guidance on liability, damages, and negotiation strategy
• Ensure cases are progressing efficiently from intake through resolution
• Partner with litigation leadership on escalation and case transfer strategy

Operational Excellence

• Identify inefficiencies and implement scalable solutions
• Improve workflows across intake, legal, and support teams
• Leverage data to drive decision-making and performance

Cross-Functional Influence

• Partner closely with Intake and Marketing on case quality and lead performance
• Ensure alignment between what is signed and what is successfully resolved
• Serve as a key voice in firm-wide operational strategy

Why This Role

• You will shape the direction of a critical department
• You will have visibility with leadership and influence on firm strategy
• You will be part of a firm that values performance, accountability, and growth

Compensation and Benefits package:

• $200 -275k base plus bonus
• Comprehensive benefit offerings
• Medical, dental, and vision
• Flexible Time Off 401k with match
• Dog friendly campus

What Sets You Apart

• You are a leader first, attorney second
• You don’t avoid accountability—you create it
• You are comfortable making decisions in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• You think in terms of outcomes, not activity
• You know how to push performance while maintaining team engagement

Qualifications

• JD and active license in Colorado
• Active license in Texas a plus
• 5+ years of plaintiff personal injury experience (pre-litigation required)
• Proven leadership experience (formal or informal)
• Strong track record of case results and negotiation success
• Experience with case management systems (Filevine, Lead Docket, or similar)

You will only be a fit if you exemplify our Core Values:

• Committed – fearless, driven, accountable, resilient
• Mindful – measured, prudent, critical thinking, results oriented problem solvers
• Agile – continually improve, love to learn, flexible, creative
• Collaborative – kind, authentic, fun, compassionate, team player who loves to win

ONLY apply if you are if you are ready to step into a role where your leadership directly impacts results, team performance, and firm growth.

Not a job for the faint of heart --- this role and our core values are critical to the overall success of the firm!