Litigation Attorney

The Law Collective; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Job summary

The Law Collective in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Litigation Attorney to handle personal injury cases from filing through trial or settlement. You will manage cases that proceed to litigation, develop strategy, and advocate for clients at every stage.

Responsibilities include drafting complaints, handling discovery, taking depositions, coordinating experts, negotiating settlements, and appearing at mediations and trials.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) and active license to practice law.
• Proven experience in personal injury litigation, including discovery, depositions, and motion practice.
• Experience negotiating with insurance carriers and/or opposing counsel.
• Trial experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Draft and file complaints and other pleadings to initiate lawsuits.
• Handle discovery, depositions, and related motions.
• Coordinate expert witnesses and designate experts.
• Represent clients at mediations, arbitrations, and settlements.
• Prepare cases for trial and try or settle as appropriate.
• Maintain client communication and strategy updates throughout litigation.

Skills

Litigation experience

Spanish/English bilingual

Case management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Litigation Attorney

About the firm

The Law Collective is a Los Angeles-based personal injury law firm founded by two brothers, with offices throughout California and Nevada. The firm represents accident victims on a contingency fee basis across practice areas including car accidents, Uber/Lyft accidents, workers' compensation, wrongful death, and catastrophic injury, with a track record of multimillion-dollar settlements and verdicts. The Law Collective's teams are bilingual (Spanish/English) to serve clients across its markets.

Job Summary

The Litigation Attorney is responsible for handling personal injury cases once a lawsuit has been filed, managing each case from the initiation of litigation through trial, settlement, or resolution. This role takes over cases that could not be resolved during the pre-litigation phase and is responsible for building and executing the litigation strategy needed to secure the best possible outcome for the client.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and file complaints and other pleadings to initiate lawsuits
• Propound and respond to written discovery — Form Interrogatories, Special Interrogatories, Requests for Production, and Requests for Admission — analyzing responses and document productions for evidentiary value and case strategy
• Handle meet and confer efforts and draft/argue Motions to Compel when discovery disputes arise
• Prepare Expert Designations and coordinate expert disclosure deadlines
• Take and defend depositions of plaintiffs, witnesses, and expert witnesses
• Retain and coordinate expert witnesses (medical, biomechanical, accident reconstruction, etc.) as needed for case strategy
• Draft and argue motions, including Motions for Summary Judgment and related pleadings
• Represent clients at mediations, arbitrations, and settlement conferences
• Negotiate settlements throughout the litigation process, including making policy-limit demands and/or 998 offers
• Prepare cases for trial and represent clients at trial when a case does not settle
• Coordinate with Case Managers and Pre-Litigation Attorneys to ensure a smooth handoff when a case escalates to litigation
• Keep clients informed of case status and strategy throughout the litigation process
• Able to use AI efficiently through discovery, deposition, and through out the litigation process.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) and active license to practice law
• Proven experience in personal injury litigation, including discovery, depositions, and motion practice
• Experience negotiating with insurance carriers and/or opposing counsel
• Trial experience preferred but not required
• Ability to manage a caseload of active litigation matters simultaneously

Desired Skills (nice-to-have, not disqualifying)

• Experience with Motions for Summary Judgment and dispositive motion strategy
• Experience coordinating expert witnesses
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred but not required

What We Offer

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Salary + percentage (%) commission on each case.
• Vacation and PTO
• Legal benefits required under California law
• Hybrid work arrangement available after 6 months