Remote CA Managing Attorney - Litigation & Team Lead

McPhail Sanchez, LLC; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

PRA Group in California seeks a California-licensed Managing Attorney to lead litigation strategy, attorney performance, and legal operations. This fully remote role is ideal for an experienced litigator who brings sound judgment, people leadership, and a practical approach to managing risk and driving strong outcomes.

You’ll represent PRA Group and its affiliates in consumer account litigation while coaching attorneys, improving legal workflows, and partnering across the business to ensure

Qualifications

• Must be a California-licensed attorney.
• Active California Bar membership required; other states preferred.
• 5+ years of litigation experience.
• Knowledge of consumer credit laws (FDCPA, FCRA, TILA, ECOA) and California requirements.
• Strong leadership, writing, research, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead California consumer account litigation strategy, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, settlements, trials, and related proceedings.
• Represent PRA Group and its affiliates in state court and other legal proceedings with strong advocacy and sound risk-based judgment.
• Manage, coach, and develop attorneys, including workload oversight, performance guidance, training, and issue resolution.
• Monitor case activity, reporting, workflows, and litigation trends to support timely, consistent, and high-quality outcomes.
• Stay current on California legal developments, court trends, and opposing counsel strategies that may affect the business.
• Improve attorney workflows, templates, procedures, and best practices to promote consistency and efficiency.
• Partner with legal, compliance, operations, and business teams to provide practical guidance and support informed decision-making.

Skills

Litigation strategy

People leadership

Legal research

Legal writing

Risk management

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

PRA Group in California seeks a California-licensed Managing Attorney to lead litigation strategy, attorney performance, and legal operations. This fully remote role is ideal for an experienced litigator who brings sound judgment, people leadership, and a practical approach to managing risk and driving strong outcomes.

You’ll represent PRA Group and its affiliates in consumer account litigation while coaching attorneys, improving legal workflows, and partnering across the business to ensure