Litigation & Compliance Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

COMPASS LAW GROUP Your Battle. Our Compass.

If that sounds like you — keep reading.

THE OPPORTUNITY

THIS IS NOT A SEAT AT SOMEONE ELSE'S TABLE.

This Is Your Table You are a Leader, a Litigator, and a Champion.

As a Litigation Attorney at Compass Law Group you will have something that most attorneys spend years waiting for — your own team, your own caseload, and the full autonomy to litigate the way you know how.

You will lead a dedicated support team comprised of an experienced paralegal and calendaring clerk — professionals who are there to amplify your work, execute your strategy, and ensure that nothing falls through the cracks on your watch.

You will manage a focused caseload of approximately 50 active personal injury litigation files — giving you the bandwidth to litigate each case with the depth, strategy, and attention it deserves rather than drowning in volume without support.

This is the opportunity to build something — a team culture, a litigation style, a track record, and a legacy — inside a firm that is fully invested in your success.

WHAT YOU WILL OWN

Case Strategy & Litigation Leadership You are the architect of every case in your portfolio. From the moment a case enters litigation you are driving the strategy — evaluating liability, assessing damages, identifying strengths and vulnerabilities, and building the roadmap to the best possible outcome for your client. You do not wait to be directed. You lead.

Full Spectrum Litigation Management You handle the full litigation lifecycle with confidence and command — from filing complaints and propounding discovery to taking and defending depositions, arguing motions, attending hearings, and preparing cases for trial. You are comfortable in the court room, and you perform at your best under pressure.

Team Leadership & Development You lead your dedicated support team — your paralegal, calendaring clerk, and litigation assistant — with clarity, respect, and purpose. You delegate strategically, communicate expectations clearly, and create an environment where your team is empowered to perform at the highest level. You invest in the people who work with you because you understand that their success is your success.

Client Relationship Management Your clients are not just case numbers — they are people who have been through something traumatic and are counting on you to fight for them. You maintain regular, meaningful communication with your clients throughout the litigation process — keeping them informed, managing expectations honestly, and advocating for them with everything you have.

Discovery & Motion Practice You propound and respond to written discovery with precision and strategy. You draft and argue compelling motions — demurrers, motions for summary judgment, motions in limine, and beyond — with the skill and confidence of an attorney who knows the law and knows how to use it.

Deposition Strategy & Execution You take and defend depositions with a strategic eye and a commanding presence. You prepare your clients thoroughly, anticipate opposing counsel's approach, and extract the testimony that builds your case and protects your client's interests.

Negotiation & Settlement You negotiate from a position of strength — leveraging your deep case knowledge, your litigation track record, and your understanding of damages to drive settlements that truly serve your clients. You know when to settle and you know when to fight. And you are equally prepared for both.

Trial Preparation & Trial You prepare every case as if it is going to trial — because sometimes it does. You work with your team to build trial‑ready files, develop compelling trial narratives, prepare witnesses, and deliver the kind of courtroom performance that wins cases and builds reputations.

Compliance & Risk Management You manage your caseload with meticulous attention to deadlines, statutes of limitations, and court rules. You work closely with your calendaring clerk to ensure nothing is ever missed — because in litigation the cost of a missed deadline is a client's case. That is a cost you are never willing to pay.

WHO YOU ARE

You are a seasoned litigator who leads from the front. You are as comfortable in a deposition room as you are in a courtroom. You bring strategic intelligence, emotional intelligence, and the kind of relentless work ethic that earns the respect of your team, your clients, and opposing counsel alike.

You are not looking for a firm to plug into. You are looking for a firm to help build — one that shares your standard of excellence and gives you the platform, the team, and the autonomy to do the best work of your career.

You Bring

Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar

Minimum 3–5 years of plaintiff personal injury litigation experience — you know this practice area deeply and you are ready to own it

Proven experience managing personal injury cases through all stages of litigation including discovery, motions, depositions, and trial

Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a legal support team effectively

Strong motion writing and oral argument skills — you can build a legal argument and you can deliver it

Exceptional deposition skills — both taking and defending

Deep understanding of personal injury damages including general damages, special damages, and future damages

Experience negotiating high‑value settlements with insurance carriers and defense counsel

Trial experience — you have been to trial and you know what it takes to win

Outstanding client communication and relationship management skills

Proficiency in case management software — Filevine, Clio, or similar platforms

Ability to manage a focused caseload of 50 active litigation files with precision and strategic intentionality

It would be a bonus if you also have

Experience with catastrophic injury, wrongful death, or complex PI litigation

Established relationships within the Los Angeles legal community

Prior experience in a leadership or supervisory role within a law firm

Familiarity with Medicare, Medi‑Cal, and Lien resolution

Knowledge of Los Angeles Superior Court local rules and procedures

Your Team

At Compass Law Group we understand that great attorneys need great support. That is why we are giving you exactly that — a dedicated team built around your success and your clients' outcomes.

Your Dedicated Support Team Includes

Experienced Paralegal A seasoned legal professional who knows personal injury litigation inside and out. Your paralegal will support case strategy, manage discovery, draft documents, coordinate with medical providers, and ensure your cases are always moving forward with precision and purpose.

Calendaring Clerk A detail‑obsessed professional whose sole focus is making sure every deadline, court date, deposition, and critical milestone in your caseload is tracked, calendared, and never missed. Your calendaring clerk is your safety net — so you can focus on strategy and advocacy without ever worrying about what is coming next.

THIS POSITION IS NOT FOR YOU IF

You are looking for a high‑volume mill environment where cases move on autopilot

You are not ready to lead a team with clarity accountability and genuine investment in their growth

You see litigation as a process to manage rather than a fight to win

You are uncomfortable with ownership autonomy and the expectation of excellence

You are not prepared to be a true advocate — in the courtroom and in every client interaction

You are satisfied with good enough when your clients deserve your absolute best

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Base Salary: $175,000 — $300,000 DOE

Performance Bonuses: Annual performance‑based incentives

Health Benefits: Medical | Dental | Vision — comprehensive coverage

Paid Time Off: Generous PTO policy + paid holidays

Bar Dues & CLE: Firm‑paid bar membership and continuing legal education

Professional Development: Ongoing leadership and litigation training, Founder and Managing Partner collaboration, support, supervision and mentorship.

Parking: No cost

Compass Law Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

In alignment with the Americans with Disabilities Act we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals throughout the hiring process.

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