Managing Attorney (Trust & Estates Litigation)

Managing Attorney

About the Role: This role presents an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned attorney with a strong background in civil litigation and leadership. The Managing Attorney will oversee a team while managing a case load, ensuring that both individual and team performance meet the firm’s standards. This position requires a balance of strategic oversight and operational execution, with a focus on fostering a culture of accountability and excellence. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to hold team members accountable while promoting a collaborative environment. The firm values a progressive workplace that emphasizes work-life balance and flexibility, making it an ideal setting for professionals seeking to make a meaningful impact in their careers. There is a significant opportunity for both compensation growth and long-term professional development within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the recruitment and successful onboarding of newly hired attorneys
• Build high-performing legal teams and foster a culture of accountability, efficiency, and excellence
• Establish structured production pods to ensure maximum team utilization and output
• Align legal production processes with the firm’s long-term growth objectives
• Set clear deadlines, track progress, and hold team members accountable for deliverables
• Identify underperformance issues, implement corrective action plans, and establish firm timelines for 'go/no-go' decisions
• Conduct regular check-ins, performance evaluations, and proactive intervention strategies to ensure team success
• Maintain an in-office presence to foster relationships, mentor attorneys, and oversee production
• Actively engage with attorneys and paralegals through one-on-one meetings and pod development initiatives
• Encourage informal interactions to build team rapport and morale
• Follow a structured cadence of responsibilities to ensure consistent workflow
• Drive operational efficiencies by aligning production processes with revenue and profitability targets
• Monitor and refine KPIs to align with goals for billable hours, case movement, and client satisfaction
• Work closely with leadership to ensure seamless operations and goal alignment
• Lead mentoring, training, and career development initiatives within the legal team
• Implement structured feedback mechanisms to improve individual and team performance
• Ensure high retention rates by fostering a positive and productive work environment

Requirements

• Barred in California
• 8+ years of civil litigation experience
• Experience with depositions, court appearances, and motion practice
• Prior experience managing attorneys and production staff, including performance management
• Must have managed 5-10 attorneys/support staff and no more than 20 people
• Able to engage in servant leadership and hold team members accountable while promoting a positive work environment
• Flexibility in work hours is preferred
• Experience in a high-performing legal environment is preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are preferred
• Proficiency with legal technology is preferred

Benefits

• 401(k) with a 4% match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Unlimited PTO and 40 hours of paid sick leave combined
• Federal paid holidays
• $3600/year in technology reimbursement
• Room for growth within the company (compensation and professional growth)