Litigation Attorney

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 ResponsibilitiesCase 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

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Los Angeles, CA 90024

Salary : $100,000 - $150,000