Lead Attorney – Personal Injury

Morgan Pinnacle Group

. Represent personal injury clients from intake through resolution, primarily in motor vehicle accident and premises liability matters .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • United StatesSenior💰 $170,000 - $300,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in personal injury law with a focus on motor vehicle accidents and premises liability, effectively managing cases from intake through resolution while providing exceptional client service. Strong ability to develop case strategies and collaborate with leadership to enhance practice growth and client support.

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Personal Injury Law ExperienceMotor Vehicle Accident CasesCase ManagementJuris Doctor DegreeActive California License

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Hard Skills

Case EvaluationSettlement NegotiationTrial PreparationClient RepresentationLegal Strategy Development

Soft Skills

Client Service SkillsSound JudgmentProfessional ConductCollaborationCommitment to Client Advocacy

Certifications & Qualifications

Active License to Practice Law in California

Industry Keywords

Plaintiff-Side LawPersonal Injury PracticePre-Litigation NegotiationsMediationLegal Practice Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Represent personal injury clients from intake through resolution, primarily in motor vehicle accident and premises liability matters
Represent severely injured clients in pre-litigation negotiations, mediation, and, where appropriate, trial
Evaluate prospective cases and determine which matters the practice should accept
Develop case strategies and make decisions designed to maximize client recovery
Provide exceptional client service, including meeting with clients in person when necessary
Collaborate with organizational leadership on development and growth of the personal injury practice
Help shape hiring decisions, team structure, and the practice’s brand
Partner with marketing professionals to differentiate the practice
Collaborate with the product team to establish standards for after-hours client support
Contribute to building a plaintiff-side practice centered on client service and helping individuals navigate difficult circumstances

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 3 years of personal injury experience at a plaintiff-side law firm
Experience handling motor vehicle accident and/or premises liability cases
Ability to independently manage personal injury matters from intake through resolution, including case evaluation, strategy, and settlement
Juris Doctor from an accredited, nonprofit law school ranked approximately within the top 50 of U.S. News & World Report law school rankings
Active license to practice law in California
Current residence in California
Ability to work a hybrid schedule, primarily remotely, with occasional in-person client meetings at the Los Angeles or San Francisco office
Stable professional history demonstrating commitment and professional development
Strong client service skills and sound judgment
Demonstrated commitment to helping individuals through challenging circumstances
Strong record of positive client relationships and professional conduct
Preferred: five or more years of plaintiff-side personal injury experience
Preferred: experience independently managing 100 or more injury cases
Preferred: exposure to trial or background as a trial attorney
Preferred: experience supervising non-attorney professionals
Preferred: professional network of personal injury attorneys
Preferred: experience operating an independent law firm or working in a startup environment
Preferred: interest in entrepreneurship, practice development, or building a legal practice
Preferred: demonstrated career advancement or extended tenure with a law firm

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based bonus or profit share
Competitive equity
Employee benefits
Compensation model that can transition toward revenue sharing based on case performance
Significant continuing education and professional training opportunities
Travel covered to meet with colleagues and attend company offsites