Supervising Litigation Attorney

About this 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