Pre-Litigation Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

FLSA Status : Exempt

Reports directly to : Supervising Attorney

Primary duties / responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

• Oversee and manage approximately 3-5 case managers;
• Meet with Supervising Attorney to conduct regular file reviews;
• Assist and direct case managers with day-to-day management of medical treatment of pre-litigation matters;
• Assist case managers, as needed, in negotiating pre-litigation settlements;
• Conduct monthly file reviews with each team member;
• Review and edit demands written by demand team;
• Responsible for the medical management of all assigned PI matters, including reviewing all medical reports and medical recommendations by treating medical providers;
• Keep a close eye and be involved on medical management of “commercial cases.” Avoid Sub-Outs!
• Be available to assigned Case Managers for guidance, supervision and assistance.
• Complete intro call for new client(s) within one week of case assignment.
• Look over every single new case coming to your Pod. Issue spot and write early To-Dos for Case Managers. Including ruling in or out gov entities, statue of limitations, loss of consortium, NIED, loss of consciousness, Glasgow scale, MRIs, radiculopathy, severity of biomechanics, reaching out to additional injured parties in same accident, etc. Work with assigned Case Manager on all of the above, etc.
• Assist Case Managers with any client problems or potential problems.
• Assist Medical Records Coordinators and Medical Liens Negotiators as needed.
• Make an informed decision about when a file is ready for demand (broken bone; discharge paperwork; third party 15 / 30, residuals, additional medical work-up needed, etc.)
• If a third party fails to tender policy limits within the time frame provided, you must communicate to Managing Attorney and review for open policy considerations.
• Settle the cases in your Pod with adjustor and client.
• Obtain release(s) from insurance company and review release. Make sure we are releasing correct parties, not waiving UIM, nor restitution where applicable and if PD is outstanding that release does not include PD claims.
• On a policy limits tender case, a Declaration of No Additional Insurance (DNAI) and dec page must be obtained from the tendering third party insurance co. along with an asset search against any responsible third party(ies).
• Review breakdown and medical roster for accuracy.
• Obtain signature of Client on breakdown and release. You may use Case Manager to assist.
• Assist Intakes Dept. with Under Reviews, when available.

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Company Description

The Dominguez Firm is one of the most widely recognized and successful personal injury law firms with a legal staff of over 120, who collectively deliver unrivaled client service and results. The firm’s sought-after trial attorneys have won multi million-dollar verdicts and results in serious injury and wrongful death cases. They have been recognized with prestigious awards and accolades by industry peers and lawyers’ associations for their continuous success winning cases for individuals and families in need of outstanding legal representation. With over half a billion dollars recovered for accident victims, The Dominguez Firm has championed the rights of Californians for over thirty years. A testament to the litigation process is that other personal injury law firms refer some of their most seriously injured clients to The Dominguez Firm. The firm serves clients from all walks of life in English, Spanish, Korean, French, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Mandarin, Armenian and Farsi. With offices located in Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Long Beach, Orange, Riverside, Oxnard, Sacramento, San Jose, San Bernardino, San Diego and Bakersfield, The Dominguez Firm can deploy its resources at a moment’s notice.

Company Description

The Dominguez Firm is one of the most widely recognized and successful personal injury law firms with a legal staff of over 120, who collectively deliver unrivaled client service and results. The firm’s sought-after trial attorneys have won multi million-dollar verdicts and results in serious injury and wrongful death cases. They have been recognized with prestigious awards and accolades by industry peers and lawyers’ associations for their continuous success winning cases for individuals and families in need of outstanding legal representation. With over half a billion dollars recovered for accident victims, The Dominguez Firm has championed the rights of Californians for over thirty years. A testament to the litigation process is that other personal injury law firms refer some of their most seriously injured clients to The Dominguez Firm. The firm serves clients from all walks of life in English, Spanish, Korean, French, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Mandarin, Armenian and Farsi. With offices located in Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Long Beach, Orange, Riverside, Oxnard, Sacramento, San Jose, San Bernardino, San Diego and Bakersfield, The Dominguez Firm can deploy its resources at a moment’s notice.