Managing Attorney

California Accident Firm, APC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

California Accident Firm, APC is seeking an experienced Litigation Managing Attorney in Los Angeles to lead our personal injury litigation team. You will supervise attorneys, guide strategy, and ensure cases progress efficiently with high ethical and professional standards.

The role emphasizes developing attorneys, managing department priorities, improving workflows, and maintaining exceptional client service and case quality. Strong leadership and trial readiness are essential.

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law in good standing in the applicable state.
• 10+ years of personal injury litigation experience.
• Prior experience supervising or managing other attorneys preferred.
• Strong knowledge of civil litigation, discovery, depositions, motions, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and develop litigation attorneys through regular meetings and reviews.
• Assign cases, balance workloads, set performance expectations, and ensure productivity and deadlines.
• Oversee cases from filing through settlement or trial with strategic guidance.
• Provide guidance on complex matters, discovery, depositions, motions, mediation, and trial preparation.
• Monitor deadlines, inventories, and trial readiness to mitigate delays or risks.
• Collaborate with paralegals, case managers, and firm leadership for smooth case handling.
• Provide regular updates to leadership on performance and staffing needs.

Skills

Leadership

Team Supervision

Litigation Strategy

Mentoring

Client Service

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Tools

Case Management Software

Trial Preparation Tools

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Litigation Managing Attorney to lead and oversee our personal injury litigation team. This individual will supervise litigation attorneys, provide strategic legal guidance, monitor case progression and attorney performance, and ensure cases are handled efficiently and in accordance with professional and ethical standards.

The ideal candidate is a strong litigator and leader who can develop attorneys, manage department priorities, improve workflows, and maintain high standards of client service and case quality.

Key Responsibilities

Attorney Leadership & Performance

• Supervise, mentor, and develop litigation attorneys through regular meetings, coaching, and performance reviews.
• Assign cases, balance workloads, establish performance expectations, and hold attorneys accountable for productivity, quality, and deadlines.
• Assist with attorney issues and promote professional development.
• Oversee litigation cases from filing through settlement or trial, ensuring appropriate strategy and timely case progression.
• Provide guidance on complex cases, discovery, depositions, motions, mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation.
• Review significant case developments and settlement recommendations, and assist with high-value or high-risk matters as needed.
• Monitor litigation deadlines, case inventories, and trial readiness to identify and address delays or potential risks.

Department Operations & Collaboration

• Establish and monitor department goals, performance metrics, caseloads, and attorney productivity.
• Develop and improve litigation procedures, workflows, and case management practices.
• Collaborate with paralegals, case managers, pre-litigation teams, and firm leadership to ensure smooth case transitions and efficient case handling.
• Provide regular updates to leadership regarding department performance, staffing needs, and significant case issues.

Client Service & Compliance

• Ensure attorneys maintain professional, timely communication with clients and address escalated concerns.
• Promote compliance with court rules, filing deadlines, confidentiality requirements, and applicable professional conduct standards.
• Ensure significant legal, ethical, and case-related risks are appropriately addressed and escalated.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and active license in good standing with the applicable state bar.
• 10+ years of personal injury litigation experience.
• Prior experience supervising, mentoring, or managing other attorneys preferred.
• Strong knowledge of civil litigation, discovery, depositions, motion practice, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation.
• Excellent leadership, legal analysis, negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience with legal case management systems and litigation workflow management.