Description:

Description:
The Litigation Supervising 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