Litigation Attorney

The Law Collective, APLC•Los Angeles, CA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Law Collective is a Los Angeles-based personal injury law firm founded by two brothers, with offices throughout California and Nevada. The firm represents accident victims on a contingency fee basis across practice areas including car accidents, Uber/Lyft accidents, workers' compensation, wrongful death, and catastrophic injury, with a track record of multimillion-dollar settlements and verdicts. The Law Collective's teams are bilingual (Spanish/English) to serve clients across its markets. The Litigation Attorney 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.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) and active license to practice law
Proven experience in personal injury litigation, including discovery, depositions, and motion practice
Experience negotiating with insurance carriers and/or opposing counsel
Ability to manage a caseload of active litigation matters simultaneously

Nice To Haves

Trial experience preferred but not required
Experience with Motions for Summary Judgment and dispositive motion strategy
Experience coordinating expert witnesses
Bilingual Spanish/English preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Draft and file complaints and other pleadings to initiate lawsuits
Propound and respond to written discovery — 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 offers
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
Able to use AI efficiently through discovery, deposition, and through out the litigation process.