Legal Management Group (LMG) · 10 hours ago
Managing Litigation Attorney
Los Angeles, California, United States
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expLegal Management Group (LMG) is seeking a Managing Litigation Attorney to oversee workflow execution and optimize legal processes within the Litigation Department. The role involves managing litigation stages, analyzing performance metrics, leading improvement initiatives, and ensuring compliance across all operations.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
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
Coordinate with attorneys, paralegals, case managers, and support teams to ensure aligned timelines and deliverables
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
Conduct deep-dive audits on litigation tasks, timelines, and case-stage durations
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
Track progress, risks, and deliverables, ensuring on-time and high-quality implementation
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
Oversee bonus audits tied to litigation performance metrics
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
Facilitate training, calibrations, and performance feedback loops
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
Qualification
Required
Licensed Lawyer in California
5–7+ years of experience in project management, process improvement, or legal operations roles
Proven success optimizing workflows in high-volume environments
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
Preferred
Law firm or legal operations experience is highly preferred (personal injury litigation experience is a strong advantage), managing at least 15-20 team members
Hands-on experience with Filevine, LeadDocket, or other legal case management software (minimum 2 years preferred)
PMP, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, or related certifications preferred
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
Company
Legal Management Group (LMG)
11-50 employeesFunding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase