Litigation Partner

The Law Collective; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 585,000 - 715,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

PTO

National & Federal Holidays

Remote/Hybrid Work

Commission

Job summary

The Law Collective in Los Angeles seeks a Litigation Senior Associate to manage personal injury cases from filing through trial, settlement, or resolution. You will drive strategy, coordinate discovery, and lead a team to secure optimal outcomes for clients.

Remote, hybrid, or in-person work is available depending on experience. A California license and strong trial advocacy are essential to succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• Active California license to practice law.
• Strong record in personal injury litigation and trial work.
• Ability to develop case strategy and lead complex files.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent written and oral advocacy and negotiation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Draft and file complaints and pleadings in lawsuits.
• Manage discovery, meet and confer, and motions to compel.
• Coordinate expert designations and depositions.
• Argue motions and handle trials or settlements when necessary.
• Represent clients at mediations, arbitrations, and hearings.
• Maintain client communication and case status updates.

Skills

Case strategy

Team leadership

Written advocacy

Oral advocacy

Negotiation

Communication

Ethical practice

Collaboration

Client relationship mgmt

Business development

Education

California Bar license

Job description

The Law Collective is a Los Angeles–based law firm focused on delivering strategic, results-oriented legal services to a diverse range of clients. The firm emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and high-quality advocacy in complex litigation matters. Team members are encouraged to bring entrepreneurial thinking, strong client service, and sound judgment to every engagement. The Law Collective values integrity, accountability, and professional growth, offering experienced litigators the opportunity to build and expand their practices within a supportive environment.

Role Description

The Litigation Senior Associate 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. Case Values range from $1M to $15M. Position can be fully remote, hybrid or in person depending on caliber of applicant.

Key Responsibilities

• -Draft and file complaints and other pleadings to initiate lawsuits
• -Propound and respond to written discovery w/ a dedicated Paralegal — 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
• -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

Qualifications

• 3 or more years Personal Injury litigation
• Active license to practice law in California, with a strong record of litigation experience
• Proven ability to develop case strategy, manage complex files, lead teams, and deliver high-quality written and oral advocacy.
• Established or developing portable book of business, with demonstrated client relationship management and business development skills.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills, with a commitment to ethical practice and inclusive collaboration.
• 401k
• PTO
• All National and Federal Holidays
• Work from home or Hybrid Work
• % commission on Each Case +Salary

Salary Range

• $650,000 Depending on Experience + % Commission on each case