Managing Attorney - Pre-Litigation (Plaintiff Personal Injury)
The Wilhite Law Firm
Denver, CO
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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Attorney, Case Management, Coaching, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Customer Escalations, Leadership, Legal, Legal Support Skills, Litigation, Marketing, Negotiation Skills, Operational Strategy, Performance Metrics, Personal Injury, Problem Solving Skills, Team Player
LOCATION
Denver, CO
POSTED
7 days ago
Pre-Litigation Managing Attorney
Are you a high-performing, growth-driven managing attorney who wants to take ownership of a pre-litigation department and drive results at scale?
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.
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
Requirements
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: