Managing Attorney - Pre-Litigation (Plaintiff Personal Injury)
The Wilhite Law Firm See More Job Openings by This EmployerAre 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!
- $200,000 - $275,000/year