Description:

Right Hand Litigation Attorney (Second-in-Command | Case Execution & Trial Strategy Lead)

Benji Personal Injury – Accident Attorneys, A.P.C.

We are seeking a Right Hand Litigation Attorney to work directly with firm leadership as a second-in-command litigation operator responsible for driving case execution, settlement strategy, discovery oversight, and trial preparation.

This role is designed for a strong, highly organized, execution-focused attorney, and comfortable operating in a structured, leadership-directed environment where clarity, accountability, and follow-through are prioritized.

The ideal candidate does not need to “run the firm” or reinvent systems—they need to execute at a high level, manage litigation momentum, and ensure that direction from leadership is implemented accurately and on time across all cases.

Role Overview:
This attorney serves as the firm's primary litigation execution lead under managing partner direction, responsible for ensuring every case is actively moving toward either:

Strong, strategic settlement resolution, or
Full trial readiness and preparation

You will act as a right hand to leadership in litigation strategy and case advancement, while having a dedicated support team to assist with drafting, organization, and workflow execution.

Core Responsibilities

Case Execution & Litigation Momentum

Drive assigned cases from discovery through resolution or trial
Ensure all cases are actively progressing with no stagnation or missed deadlines
Identify bottlenecks and immediately correct course with staff and systems
Maintain consistent litigation momentum across a high-volume caseload

Discovery Oversight & Work Product Control

Review, revise, and approve all discovery responses prior to service
Oversee written discovery, meet-and-confer correspondence, and discovery strategy
Ensure all legal work product is accurate, strategic, and aligned with firm standards
Supervise legal writers, assistants, and staff to maintain consistent quality

Settlement Strategy & Case Value Development

Actively evaluate and push cases toward optimal settlement timing and value
Drive negotiation strategy with opposing counsel
Identify leverage points through discovery, motions, and depositions
Collaborate with leadership on settlement valuation and resolution strategy
Know when to continue litigation and when to resolve aggressively

Motion Practice & Litigation Drafting

Draft and review motions, oppositions, discovery motions, and litigation filings
Handle or supervise meet-and-confer efforts and discovery disputes
Ensure all filings are timely, persuasive, and strategically aligned

Depositions & Case Development

Prepare deposition outlines and strategy for clients, witnesses, and experts
Conduct or supervise deposition preparation sessions
Evaluate deposition transcripts and incorporate findings into case strategy
Use depositions to strengthen both settlement leverage and trial posture

Trial Preparation & Readiness

Identify cases requiring trial and fully prepare them for trial presentation
Develop trial themes, case theory, and narrative strategy
Organize exhibits, witnesses, and trial materials
Ensure cases are fully trial-ready when resolution is not achieved earlier

Court Appearances & Litigation Advocacy

Attend hearings, conferences, and procedural court appearances
Handle routine litigation appearances and advocate on behalf of clients
Support leadership in contested hearings and motion practice as needed

Team Leadership & Execution Support

Supervise legal assistants, writers, and litigation support staff
Review all staff-generated legal work before finalization
Provide direction, feedback, and correction to ensure high-quality output
Ensure delegation is executed properly and deadlines are met consistently
Work closely with a strong internal team designed to support your litigation function

Operating Style & Expectations
This is a structured, high-accountability execution role within a well-defined litigation system.

The attorney will be expected to:

Work within established firm systems and litigation strategy
Execute direction from the managing partner and leadership team precisely and consistently
Ensure that all assignments, instructions, and case objectives are completed on time and at a high standard
Maintain discipline around follow-through, deadlines, and case movement
Function as a reliable execution point for litigation operations across the firm
This is not a role for someone seeking to redesign systems or operate independently of leadership direction. It is a role for a high-level executor who ensures that strategy is properly implemented in practice.

Right Hand / Second-in-Command Function

This attorney operates as the second-in-command for litigation execution, responsible for translating leadership direction into action across the entire caseload.

The right candidate will:

Be comfortable reporting directly to firm leadership
Execute litigation strategy without needing to independently redefine it
Ensure client objectives and managing partner direction are carried out accurately
Act as the primary enforcement point for case progression and legal execution
Keep litigation systems functioning efficiently and consistently

Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate is someone who:

Is a strong litigator who prefers execution over ego-driven autonomy
Is comfortable being second-in-command and supporting leadership decision-making
Takes ownership of case progress and follow-through
Understands how litigation activity drives settlement leverage
Maintains extremely high standards for legal work product
Can supervise staff and ensure disciplined execution across multiple files
Thrives in a fast-paced, structured, high-performance environment
Is reliable, consistent, and detail-oriented under pressure
Seamlessly takes good and accurate notes when being given instructions

Culture:
We are a high-performance personal injury litigation firm focused on speed, discipline, and results.

Our system works when cases are consistently advanced, deadlines are strictly enforced, and litigation strategy is executed without delay or deviation.

This role is central to ensuring that happens across the entire firm

Pay: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year