Managing Attorney - Litigation Operations & Trial Director

Bush & Bush Law Group•Irving, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Bush & Bush Law Group is a dynamic, client-focused personal injury law firm dedicated to delivering exceptional results for the people we represent. We're expanding our team and looking for a Managing Attorney – Litigation Operations & Trial Director to lead our litigation department — driving attorney accountability, litigation performance, trial readiness, and measurable case progression across our Texas docket. If you have a passion for personal injury law, a proven track record of trial success, and genuinely enjoy mentoring a high-performing team, we want to hear from you.

Requirements

Minimum 15 years of personal injury litigation experience (20+ years preferred).
Board Certified in Personal Injury Law with 15+ jury trials to verdict.
Proven leadership and mentoring experience with attorneys and paralegals.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Extensive experience taking and defending fact, expert, corporate representative, and treating physician depositions.
Demonstrated ability to prepare attorneys and clients for deposition testimony.
Commitment to excellence, ethical practice, and client-focused advocacy.

Responsibilities

Oversee litigation teams, providing guidance, mentorship, and direction to attorneys, paralegals, and support staff.
Ensure efficient collaboration and timely completion of tasks across your team.
Review and ensure all pleadings, motions, and legal filings meet firm quality and compliance standards.
Monitor team performance, provide constructive feedback, and promote continuous improvement.
Work closely with operations team to resolve staff concerns and maintain a cohesive work environment.
Occasionally represent clients in depositions, mediations, hearings, trials, and appeals.
Conduct legal research, memoranda, and advise on complex litigation matters.
Collaborate with clients and internal teams to develop effective case strategies.
Manage and prioritize a caseload efficiently to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality outcomes.
Ensure attorney KPIs are consistently met.
Lead attorney performance across the litigation department.
Conduct recurring litigation file reviews.
Develop action plans for stagnant files.
Hold attorneys accountable to litigation KPIs.
Identify bottlenecks before they become problems.
Ensure attorneys are trial-ready.
Mentor litigation attorneys.
Coordinate litigation strategy with Law & Motions department.
Identify staffing needs.
Assist with attorney hiring.
Improve department workflows.
Solve operational problems affecting litigation.