Litigation Attorney

About the firm

The Law Collective is a Los Angeles-based personal injury law firm founded by two brothers, with offices throughout California and Nevada. The firm represents accident victims on a contingency fee basis across practice areas including car accidents, Uber/Lyft accidents, workers' compensation, wrongful death, and catastrophic injury, with a track record of multimillion-dollar settlements and verdicts. The Law Collective's teams are bilingual (Spanish/English) to serve clients across its markets.

Job Summary

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.

Key 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. 

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
• Trial experience preferred but not required
• Ability to manage a caseload of active litigation matters simultaneously

Desired Skills (nice-to-have, not disqualifying)

• Experience with Motions for Summary Judgment and dispositive motion strategy
• Experience coordinating expert witnesses
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred but not required

What We Offer

• 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