Lead Litigation Attorney

Johnson Mark PC•Salt Lake City, UT

1d•$175,000 - $225,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Johnson Mark is seeking an accomplished, strategic, and people-focused Lead Litigation Attorney to lead and elevate our litigation practice. As the firm's senior litigation leader, you will establish the strategic direction of the litigation department while partnering closely with executive leadership to deliver exceptional client outcomes, strengthen operational excellence, develop future legal leaders, and support the firm's continued growth. The successful candidate combines exceptional legal judgment with strong business acumen, outstanding leadership skills, and a passion for developing high-performing teams. This individual will serve as a trusted advisor to both clients and executive leadership while building scalable processes that enable long-term success. If you are looking for an opportunity to make a lasting impact on a rapidly growing law firm, we'd like to meet you. The Lead Litigation Attorney is responsible for the overall leadership, performance, and strategic direction of the firm's litigation department. This role oversees attorneys and litigation support staff, develops litigation strategy, maintains key client relationships, improves operational performance, and ensures the highest standards of legal quality and compliance. This position requires an experienced litigation leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building teams, improving systems, and solving complex legal and operational challenges.

Requirements

Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
Significant experience handling complex civil litigation.
Demonstrated success leading attorneys or legal teams.
Strong experience with: Motion practice, Depositions, Settlement negotiations, Trial preparation, Litigation strategy
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and project management abilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional quality.

Nice To Haves

Multi-state litigation experience.
Experience representing financial institutions, creditors, or high-volume litigation practices.
Working knowledge of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), and applicable state consumer protection laws.
Strong understanding of legal compliance and risk management.

Responsibilities

Lead complex litigation matters from inception through resolution.
Develop and execute litigation strategies that maximize client outcomes while effectively managing cost and risk.
Review and provide guidance on significant pleadings, motions, settlement strategies, hearings, and trial preparation.
Ensure consistency, quality, and excellence across all litigation activities.
Identify emerging legal trends and proactively adapt litigation strategies.
Serve as the primary legal advisor for key client relationships.
Build trusted partnerships through exceptional communication and responsiveness.
Present litigation strategies and legal recommendations to sophisticated clients.
Effectively manage client expectations while delivering outstanding service.
Collaborate with clients to continuously improve litigation outcomes.
Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, court rules, ethical obligations, and firm policies.
Identify operational and legal risks before they become issues.
Develop training and quality assurance programs that improve legal consistency.
Partner with Compliance and Operations teams to strengthen firm-wide governance.
Support internal audits and ongoing quality improvement initiatives.