Managing Litigation Attorney
2 months ago
Los Angeles
Job DescriptionSalary: Managing Litigation Attorney Location: Los Angeles, California (100% In-Office) Employment Type: Full-Time | Leadership Role Department: Litigation Role Summary The Managing Litigation Attorney will oversee workflow execution, optimize legal processes, and ensure operational excellence across all litigation stages. This role requires a strong background in project management, process improvement, data analysis, andcriticallyexperience in a law firm or legal environment, preferably within personal injury or high-volume litigation teams. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, structured, proactive, and capable of leading cross-functional initiatives that drive efficiency, compliance, and performance within the Litigation Department. Key Responsibilities Litigation Workflow & Process Management • Manage and optimize workflows across litigation stages (pre-lit, discovery, motions, trial prep)., • Document and update SOPs, process maps, and department playbooks., • Identify bottlenecks and implement targeted solutions to improve turnaround times and case progression., • Analyze case movement, attorney performance metrics, deadline adherence, and litigation KPIs., • Build and maintain dashboards to monitor litigation health and productivity., • Provide weekly and monthly insights highlighting performance trends, risks, and improvement opportunities., • Lead at least one major improvement initiative per quarter (e.g., discovery automation, demand package optimization, trial preparation workflow, compliance enhancements)., • Define project scope, timelines, milestones, and stakeholder responsibilities., • Manage cross-department collaboration to execute project goals., • Maintain compliance across litigation deadlines, Filevine tasks, and attorney/paralegal workflows., • Conduct case audits to ensure accuracy, documentation completeness, and adherence to policies., • Create corrective action plans for non-compliance or quality gaps., • Work closely with Litigation, Operations, Intake, and Data teams to align operational and legal strategies., • Support attorneys and paralegals by translating operational insights into actionable improvements., • Prepare weekly department reports for leadership., • Provide monthly MBR (Monthly Business Review) summaries with clear insights and visual data storytelling., • Communicate findings and recommendations in a clear, actionable, and concise manner. Qualifications & Experience • Licensed Lawyer in California, • Law firm or legal operations experience is highly preferred (personal injury litigation experience is a strong advantage), managing at least 15-20 team members., • 57+ years of experience in project management, process improvement, or legal operations roles., • Proven success optimizing workflows in high-volume environments., • Hands-on experience with Filevine, LeadDocket, or other legal case management software (minimum 2 years preferred)., • Strong analytical skills with experience in dashboards, reporting, and KPI monitoring., • Technical proficiency in:, • Automation tools (Zapier, Power Automate, Make), • API integrations, • SQL or advanced Excel/Sheets, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills., • PMP, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, or related certifications preferred. Preferred Skills • Experience overseeing software implementations or workflow automation in legal teams., • Background in business intelligence, analytics, or performance optimization., • Ability to work under pressure while managing multiple simultaneous deadlines., • Strong problem-solving, strategic thinking, and organizational abilities.