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PRE-LITIGATION LIABILITY ATTORNEY — Personal Injury | Brentwood, Los Angeles
Farahi Law Firm is an award-winning California personal injury firm. We win cases on the strength of our investigation.
The role
This is not a docket job. Our case managers, investigators and medical teams run the files. You take the ones that matter most — our highest-value cases where liability is disputed — and change their trajectory. You find the coverage and the defendants others missed, retain and direct the right experts, lock down the evidence, and hand the file back with liability fixed and a plan the team can execute. Then you move to the next one.
What you'll do
- Take on disputed-liability cases early, while the evidence can still be secured
- Build the liability theory: scene and vehicle evidence, EDR, video, witnesses, recorded statements, police-report challenges
- Identify additional at-fault parties and policies — employers, owners, contractors, umbrella and excess coverage
- Retain and direct accident-reconstruction, biomechanical, premises and human-factors experts
- Write a liability memo and action plan the case team executes; stay on the file until liability is accepted, overturned, or a filing recommendation goes to litigation
- Own two numbers: cases touched and liability conversion rate on those cases
What we're looking for
- Active California Bar, good standing
- 3–7 years plaintiff-side personal injury; you've turned denied-liability cases into paid ones and can tell us how
- Comfortable directing experts and investigators, and writing a liability analysis a litigator would sign
- Curiosity and persistence — you assume the police report is wrong until you've checked
- Filevine or similar; Spanish/English a plus
What you get
- Base $170,000–$220,000 depending on experience Total Comp Potential: $170,000 - 286,000
- Quarterly bonus, 20% of base at target, 30% at stretch, paid on liability conversion rate on the files you touched and on turnaround — no fee percentages, no origination requirements
- A real team behind every file: investigators, case managers, medical records and billing, negotiators, and litigation attorneys who pick up what you've built
- The firm's best cases, not its volume — and direct exposure to the CEO and lead trial counsel on how they're run
Where you'll work
11661 San Vicente Blvd, Suite 910, Brentwood — a corner office floor with ocean views from Santa Monica to Palos Verdes. Baltaire, one of the Westside's best restaurants, sits in the lobby of the building; Orangetheory is downstairs and San Vicente's cafés and shops are a block away. One of the most walkable neighborhoods in Los Angeles, ten minutes from the beach. This is an in-office position.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in Pre-Litigation paralegal jobs.
- 1-3 years of pre-litigation or personal injury paralegal experience
- Proficiency in legal case management software such as Filevine or Needles
- Experience drafting and sending demand letters and negotiation correspondence
- Ability to obtain, organize, and summarize medical records and bills
- Familiarity with statute of limitations deadlines and docketing systems
- Associate degree, bachelor's degree, or paralegal certificate from an accredited program
Tips for Your Pre-Litigation Paralegal Job Search
Tailor your resume to case stage
Pre-litigation work is distinct from trial support, so your resume should call out tasks that happen before a complaint is filed: demand letters, medical chronologies, statute of limitations tracking, and settlement negotiations. Hiring managers scan for those exact phrases.
Highlight your medical records experience
Personal injury and insurance defense firms weigh medical records organization and summarization heavily. If you've built chronologies, coordinated with providers for missing records, or flagged treatment gaps, name those tasks on your resume with the volume you handled.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists pre-litigation paralegal openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target firms by practice mix
A plaintiff personal injury firm and an insurance defense firm both hire pre-litigation paralegals, but the daily work differs significantly. Research each firm's caseload before applying so you can speak specifically to their client side and case types in your cover letter.
Prepare for a skills-based interview screen
Many firms give a short written exercise during interviews, such as drafting a demand letter from a sample file or summarizing a medical record. Practice pulling key facts quickly and writing in a clear, professional tone before your interview date.
Follow up referencing your case management skills
After an interview, send a follow-up note that connects your case management experience to a specific challenge the firm mentioned, such as high file volume or tight deadlines. It reinforces fit and keeps you top of mind during the decision.
Pre-Litigation Paralegal Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most pre-litigation paralegals?
The companies hiring the most pre-litigation paralegals right now include DM Injury Law, Thompson Law Injury Lawyers, and Career Consulting Partners, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Missouri, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Personal injury plaintiff firms and insurance defense practices consistently account for the highest volume of openings.
How many pre-litigation paralegal jobs are remote?
About 49% of pre-litigation paralegal openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though availability varies by practice area. Roles focused on drafting correspondence, summarizing medical records, and managing digital files tend to be the most compatible with remote arrangements, while positions requiring in-person client intake or file room access are more likely to require on-site presence.
How do you become a pre-litigation paralegal?
Start by earning an associate degree, bachelor's degree, or a paralegal certificate from an accredited program, since most firms require at least one of those. Build foundational skills in legal writing, case file management, and medical records review through coursework or an entry-level legal assistant role. Gaining experience at a personal injury or civil litigation firm, even in an administrative capacity, is the most direct path into pre-litigation paralegal work.
Can you get hired as a pre-litigation paralegal with no experience?
Yes, some firms hire candidates with a paralegal certificate and no prior work experience, particularly for junior roles that focus on intake, records requests, and file organization. Demonstrating familiarity with case management software, strong organizational skills, and any exposure to medical or legal documents, even through coursework or internships, significantly strengthens an entry-level application for pre-litigation paralegal positions.
What does the pre-litigation paralegal interview process look like?
Most firms begin with a phone or video screen focused on your experience with demand letters, medical records, and case management tools. A second interview typically involves a written exercise, such as summarizing a sample medical record or spotting a statute of limitations issue in a mock file. Final interviews often include the supervising attorney and cover your ability to manage a high-volume caseload and meet tight deadlines.
Where can I find and apply to pre-litigation paralegal jobs?
You can find and apply to pre-litigation paralegal jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and practice area preferences, then apply directly to each listing. The page is updated with new openings regularly, so checking back frequently gives you access to the latest available positions.
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