Litigation Attorney
The Law Collective, A•Los Angeles, CA
•Hybrid
About The Position
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.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Salary + percentage (%) commission on each case
- Vacation and PTO
- Legal benefits required under California law
- Hybrid work arrangement available after 6 months
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
