Supervising Litigation Attorney

Elevate Legal Talent; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Life & Disability Coverage

Generous PTO

Paid Parking

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Elevate Legal Talent seeks a Supervising Litigation Attorney to lead a high-volume litigation practice and oversee a team of attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, and law clerks in Los Angeles. You will drive strategy, supervise discovery motions, and manage critical client communications.

The role requires a California Bar license, a J.D. from an ABA-accredited school, and 5+ years of civil litigation experience with prior supervising responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar License in good standing.
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• 5+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Prior experience supervising attorneys and legal support staff.
• Strong background in discovery motions, depositions, hearings, and litigation strategy.
• Experience managing high-volume litigation matters.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a large litigation docket and ensure critical deadlines are met.
• Supervise discovery motion practice, depositions, hearings, and case strategy.
• Review legal work product for quality, accuracy, and compliance.
• Lead and mentor attorneys and legal support staff.
• Manage complex client communications and escalations.
• Coordinate resources across the team to maximize efficiency and results.

Skills

Civil litigation

Team leadership

Client management

Supervisory experience

Discovery motions

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

We are seeking a Supervising Litigation Attorney to lead a high-volume litigation practice and oversee a team of attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, and law clerks. This role combines litigation strategy, team leadership, client management, and operational oversight in a fast-paced legal environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee a large litigation docket and ensure critical deadlines are met.
• Supervise discovery motion practice, depositions, hearings, and case strategy.
• Review legal work product for quality, accuracy, and compliance.
• Lead and mentor attorneys and legal support staff.
• Manage complex client communications and escalations.
• Coordinate resources across the team to maximize efficiency and results.

Required Qualifications

• Active California Bar License in good standing
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
• 5+ years of civil litigation experience
• Prior experience supervising attorneys and legal support staff
• Strong background in discovery motions, depositions, hearings, and litigation strategy
• Experience managing high-volume litigation matters

Preferred Qualifications

• Insurance Defense, Personal Injury Defense, or similar litigation experience
• Strong client-facing and leadership experience
• Familiarity with litigation technology and e-discovery tools
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Life & Disability Coverage
• Generous PTO
• Paid Parking
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Bonus Program