At DK Law, we don’t just represent our clients. We stand with them, all the way.

We’re modern injury and accident attorneys who go all the way for every client, from every background. At the heart of our work is a simple but powerful belief: every client’s experience matters, and we honor it as if it were our own. From the very first call to the final resolution, we approach every case with the mindset that it’s going the distance.

That same mindset fuels our workplace culture. We’re a team of purpose-driven professionals who care deeply, move fast, and never lose sight of the human side of what we do. If you're passionate about making an impact, growing with a team that values excellence and empathy, and being part of something bigger, we’d love to meet you.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, and/or local law or ordinance, including, without limitation, race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions, marital status, registered domestic partner status, family-care status, veteran status, military status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, or sexual orientation.

Why DK Law?

This is a full-time, in-office opportunity at our Costa Mesa HQ, and we’re proud to offer top-tier benefits and a work culture that supports your growth:

• Firm-paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance after 60 days
• 401(k) with 3% company match after 1 year
• 2 weeks of PTO after 90 days
• Access to our state-of-the-art on-site gym
• Career pathing and development opportunities
• A passionate, driven team that actually enjoys working together

Schedule:

• Monday – Friday
• 8-hour shift
• 100% in-office

As our Senior Pre-Litigation Attorney, you'll lead the engine room of our firm's financial success. You'll oversee a team of demand writers and negotiators while personally handling our highest-value cases. This is both a leadership position and a hands-on role for an attorney who thrives in the art of pre-litigation persuasion.

What You Will Do:

• Oversee the Firm’s Demand Negotiations team.
• Develop and implement firm-wide demand writing standards.
• Conduct weekly case strategy sessions with Demands team.
• Create training programs for junior demand professionals.
• Handle high-value, high-exposure cases, prioritizing client advocacy.
• Provide quality control of outgoing demands for strategic soundness.
• Manage and negotiate settlements with insurance companies.
• Pioneer new demand tactics based on insurance carrier psychology.
• Implement AI-assisted demand drafting tools where appropriate.
• Oversee proper case management with accounting to ensure correct amounts are dispersed.
• Conduct intake meetings with serious injury clients to assess their cases and provide legal advice.
• Communicate regularly with clients to provide updates and answer their questions.
• Work closely with the litigation team to prepare cases to be transferred for trial in necessary.
• Collaborate with other case managers and litigation team to develop case strategies.
• Conduct regular audits of pre-litigation cases.
• Collaborate with team regarding strength of cases, case strategy, and medical management to enhance case value and obtain policy limits settlements.
• Must be willing to travel as needed.

 **Role may include other relevant duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For:

• Active and in good-standing CA State Bar License
• 8+ years personal injury experience with 3+ years in demands/negotiations
• Strong hunger to succeed and grow
• Candidate must be driven, resilient, and persistent
• Have strong negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Consistent and effective communication skills
• Organized and detailed-oriented
• Ability to solve problems and handle multiple tasks at once
• Excellent coaching and training skills
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a nice-to-have
• Mastery of medical damage quantification
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated mastery of both written and verbal communication, with the ability to draft precise legal documents and articulate complex concepts clearly