Position Summary
The Lead Litigation Attorney is responsible for the overall leadership, performance, and strategic direction of the firm's litigation department. This role oversees attorneys and litigation support staff, develops litigation strategy, maintains key client relationships, improves operational performance, and ensures the highest standards of legal quality and compliance.
This position requires an experienced litigation leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building teams, improving systems, and solving complex legal and operational challenges.
Primary Responsibilities
Litigation Leadership
- Lead complex litigation matters from inception through resolution.
- Develop and execute litigation strategies that maximize client outcomes while effectively managing cost and risk.
- Review and provide guidance on significant pleadings, motions, settlement strategies, hearings, and trial preparation.
- Ensure consistency, quality, and excellence across all litigation activities.
- Identify emerging legal trends and proactively adapt litigation strategies.
Client Leadership
- Serve as the primary legal advisor for key client relationships.
- Build trusted partnerships through exceptional communication and responsiveness.
- Present litigation strategies and legal recommendations to sophisticated clients.
- Effectively manage client expectations while delivering outstanding service.
- Collaborate with clients to continuously improve litigation outcomes.
Legal Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, court rules, ethical obligations, and firm policies.
- Identify operational and legal risks before they become issues.
- Develop training and quality assurance programs that improve legal consistency.
- Partner with Compliance and Operations teams to strengthen firm-wide governance.
- Support internal audits and ongoing quality improvement initiatives.
Compensation
This is a full-time, exempt position with an annual salary range of $175,000-$225,000, depending on experience, demonstrated leadership ability, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.
Johnson Mark believes exceptional performance should be recognized and rewarded. Compensation growth and advancement opportunities will be based on leadership impact, department performance, achievement of strategic objectives, and overall contributions to the continued success of the firm.
Work Location
Johnson Mark strongly prefers this position to be onsite, allowing for close collaboration with executive leadership, attorneys, and litigation support teams.
However, we recognize that exceptional talent is not always local. Remote or hybrid work arrangements may be considered for highly qualified candidates whose experience, leadership capabilities, and qualifications make them an outstanding fit for the role.
RequirementsRequired
- Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- Significant experience handling complex civil litigation.
- Demonstrated success leading attorneys or legal teams.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and project management abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional quality.
Preferred
- Multi-state litigation experience.
- Experience representing financial institutions, creditors, or high-volume litigation practices.
- Working knowledge of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), and applicable state consumer protection laws.
- Strong understanding of legal compliance and risk management.
BenefitsJohnson Mark offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and professional success, including:
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Employer-paid life insurance
