About the role
The Supervising Litigation Attorney oversees a high-volume litigation caseload and manages a multi-tiered legal team including associate attorneys, law clerks, legal assistants, and paralegals. This role requires strong organizational leadership, sound case strategy judgment, and the ability to manage competing deadlines across a large docket while maintaining quality control over discovery, motion practice, and client communication. The ideal candidate is a resilient, level-headed leader who can effectively manage strong personalities across the team and with opposing counsel.
Key Responsibilities
Caseload & Docket Management
- Oversee a high-volume caseload of approximately 1,400 litigation matters - Manage and monitor case dockets to ensure all deadlines, filings, and court dates are tracked and met - Prioritize case assignments across the team based on urgency, complexity, and staffing capacity - Identify at-risk cases (approaching deadlines, discovery disputes, escalations) and redirect resources as needed
Supervision of Legal Work Product
- Supervise the drafting and review of motions to compel and related discovery motions - Supervise the drafting of requests and responses related to depositions and vehicle inspections - Supervise the preparation and drafting of motions for terminating sanctions - Review work product from attorneys, law clerks, legal assistants, and paralegals for accuracy, strategy alignment, and compliance with court rules before filing - Ensure discovery disputes are escalated and resolved appropriately (meet-and-confer, motion practice, hearings)
Deposition & Hearing Oversight
- Supervise scheduling and coordination of depositions across the caseload - Attend and/or oversee in-person and virtual hearings on a daily basis given the high-volume caseload - Ensure attorneys are adequately prepared for depositions, hearings, and inspections
Case Strategy & Client Relations
- Develop and direct case strategy across the team's caseload, adjusting approach based on case posture, exposure, and client goals - Handle escalated client calls, including sensitive or high-conflict situations requiring senior-level judgment - Communicate case status, strategy, and risk assessments clearly to clients - Serve as a point of contact for complex or contentious matters requiring direct partner/client-facing involvement
Communication & Team Leadership
- Communicate professionally and strategically with opposing counsel on case matters, scheduling, and disputes - Manage day-to-day email communication across a high case volume with prompt, organized responses - Lead, mentor, and manage a team of attorneys, law clerks, legal assistants, and paralegals - Navigate and de-escalate conflicts involving strong, assertive, or difficult personalities — both internally and with opposing counsel - Delegate tasks effectively while maintaining accountability for outcomes across the team - Conduct regular check-ins with team members to monitor workload, morale, and case progress
Skills & Competencies
- Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities across a large docket - Strong leadership and conflict-management skills, including the ability to work effectively with difficult or strong personalities - Sound, decisive case strategy judgment under time pressure - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including professional correspondence with opposing counsel - Comfort with both in-person and virtual court appearances and hearings - Proficiency with case management and docketing software, e-discovery tools, and email/communication platforms - Composure and professionalism in high-pressure, high-conflict situations (escalated clients, contentious opposing counsel)
Requirements
Required Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school - Active license to practice law in California - Minimum of 5 years of civil litigation experience, ideally including high-volume defense litigation (e.g., insurance defense, personal injury, or similar practice area) - Demonstrated experience managing a large caseload and supervising a multi-role legal team - Experience with discovery motion practice, including motions to compel and terminating sanctions - Strong track record of managing depositions, hearings, and inspections at scale
Benefits
We’re committed to supporting the well-being and success of our team through a robust and thoughtfully designed benefits package, including:
- 401(k) with Employer Match – Plan for your future with confidence and company support. - Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance – Comprehensive coverage to keep you and your family healthy. - Short-Term, Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance – Financial protection for life’s unexpected events. - Paid Parking – Convenient and covered, so you can focus on your day. - Generous Paid Time Off – Ample time to rest, recharge, and take care of personal matters. - Employee Referral Program – Earn rewards for introducing talented individuals to our team. - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Confidential resources for personal and professional support. - Employee Discount Program – Access to exclusive savings on a variety of products and services. - Compensation: $190-220k
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