Director of Litigation Jobs
Director of Litigation jobs are open across law firms, corporate legal departments, insurance companies, and government agencies, from senior associate to managing director level, with specializations in commercial litigation, employment law, and mass tort defense. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Join one of the Midwest's fastest-growing personal injury firms — where every attorney earns uncapped origination pay from day one.
Compensation: $115,000 – $170,000 (Base + Quarterly Performance Bonus) High performers regularly earn above this range, and total compensation has no ceiling.
Origination Bonus — Paid on Every Case You Bring In Refer a case to the firm and earn one-third of the firm's fee at resolution, on top of your regular compensation. Most firms reserve this for partners. We offer it to every attorney, starting on day one.
Why DM Injury Law
- Origination from Day One — Earn one-third of the firm's fee on every case you bring in. No partnership track required, and no cap on what you can earn.
- No Billable Hour Requirements — We're a contingency practice, so you focus on client outcomes, not clock entries.
- Dedicated Support Staff — Paralegals, case managers, and intake specialists behind every attorney.
- Quarterly Bonuses — Performance bonuses paid every quarter, not just once a year.
- 401(k) with 4% Match — Fully matched up to 4%, above the law firm average.
- Full Benefits — Health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Sustainable Caseloads — Realistic workloads by design. This is a long-term career, not a burnout cycle.
This role is based in our Wichita office. You'll carry a personal injury pre-litigation caseload — building client relationships, negotiating with insurers, and moving cases toward resolution — while dedicated paralegals, case managers, and intake staff handle the administrative load so your time stays on law.
What You'll Do
- Manage a personal injury pre-litigation caseload from intake through demand and resolution
- Build and maintain client relationships through consistent, proactive communication
- Negotiate directly with insurance adjusters to maximize client recovery
- Draft demand letters, settlement agreements, correspondence, and other legal documents
- Collaborate with and direct paralegal and case management staff in the St. Louis office
- Develop referral relationships that grow your book of business — and your income
What We're Looking For
Required
- Active Kansas Bar license
- Organized and self-directed approach to a high-volume caseload
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable working with legal technology and case management platforms
Preferred
- At least one year of personal injury experience (strong candidates with relevant civil litigation background will also be considered)
- A genuine client-first orientation — an understanding of how a case outcome affects someone's life
Growth & Leadership
Attorneys who want to lead find real opportunity here. Growth looks different for everyone, and we build around what matters to you:
- Team Lead — Guide and support a group of attorneys day-to-day
- Department Head — Own strategy and performance across a practice area
- Mentorship — Shape the next generation of attorneys at the firm
- New Markets — Help open and build offices as the firm expands
Join one of the Midwest's fastest-growing personal injury firms — where every attorney earns uncapped origination pay from day one.
Compensation: $115,000 – $170,000 (Base + Quarterly Performance Bonus) High performers regularly earn above this range, and total compensation has no ceiling.
Origination Bonus — Paid on Every Case You Bring In Refer a case to the firm and earn one-third of the firm's fee at resolution, on top of your regular compensation. Most firms reserve this for partners. We offer it to every attorney, starting on day one.
Why DM Injury Law
- Origination from Day One — Earn one-third of the firm's fee on every case you bring in. No partnership track required, and no cap on what you can earn.
- No Billable Hour Requirements — We're a contingency practice, so you focus on client outcomes, not clock entries.
- Dedicated Support Staff — Paralegals, case managers, and intake specialists behind every attorney.
- Quarterly Bonuses — Performance bonuses paid every quarter, not just once a year.
- 401(k) with 4% Match — Fully matched up to 4%, above the law firm average.
- Full Benefits — Health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Sustainable Caseloads — Realistic workloads by design. This is a long-term career, not a burnout cycle.
This role is based in our Wichita office. You'll carry a personal injury pre-litigation caseload — building client relationships, negotiating with insurers, and moving cases toward resolution — while dedicated paralegals, case managers, and intake staff handle the administrative load so your time stays on law.
What You'll Do
- Manage a personal injury pre-litigation caseload from intake through demand and resolution
- Build and maintain client relationships through consistent, proactive communication
- Negotiate directly with insurance adjusters to maximize client recovery
- Draft demand letters, settlement agreements, correspondence, and other legal documents
- Collaborate with and direct paralegal and case management staff in the St. Louis office
- Develop referral relationships that grow your book of business — and your income
What We're Looking For
Required
- Active Kansas Bar license
- Organized and self-directed approach to a high-volume caseload
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable working with legal technology and case management platforms
Preferred
- At least one year of personal injury experience (strong candidates with relevant civil litigation background will also be considered)
- A genuine client-first orientation — an understanding of how a case outcome affects someone's life
Growth & Leadership
Attorneys who want to lead find real opportunity here. Growth looks different for everyone, and we build around what matters to you:
- Team Lead — Guide and support a group of attorneys day-to-day
- Department Head — Own strategy and performance across a practice area
- Mentorship — Shape the next generation of attorneys at the firm
- New Markets — Help open and build offices as the firm expands
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of litigation jobs.
- Juris Doctor degree and active bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction
- Substantial first-chair trial experience in the applicable practice area
- Experience managing and supervising a team of attorneys and legal staff
- Outside counsel management and litigation budget oversight experience
- Strong written and oral advocacy skills demonstrated across complex matters
- Experience with e-discovery tools and litigation management software platforms
Tips for Your Director of Litigation Job Search
Tailor your resume to litigation outcomes
Hiring committees for director of litigation roles want to see verdicts won, cases settled favorably, and docket sizes managed. Quantify your courtroom record and highlight any appellate experience, since many organizations at this level expect both trial and post-trial capability.
Target openings by practice area fit
Director of litigation postings vary sharply by industry. A corporate in-house role prioritizes regulatory defense and outside counsel management, while a law firm posting emphasizes origination potential. Filter openings by industry vertical before applying so your cover letter addresses the right priorities.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of litigation openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Demonstrate leadership over litigation budgets
Many director of litigation job descriptions require experience managing outside counsel spend and setting litigation reserves. If you've overseen a legal budget, built billing guidelines, or reduced outside counsel costs, state the scope explicitly on your resume and in interviews.
Prepare for the cross-examination-style interview
Expect legal hiring panels to press you on how you handled a case that went badly or a strategy you reversed mid-litigation. Prepare two or three detailed examples where your judgment under pressure produced a defensible outcome, not just a win.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate compensation
At the director of litigation level, what matters as much as pay is reporting structure, settlement authority, and staffing control. Clarify these in the final interview stage so you can evaluate the offer fully before it arrives in writing.
Director of Litigation Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of litigations?
The most active employers for director of litigations right now are Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, Genentech, and Consilio, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Corporate legal departments at insurance carriers and large financial institutions consistently post at this level alongside major AmLaw firms.
How many director of litigation jobs are remote?
About 60% of director of litigation openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on courtroom demands of the role. Sub-areas with the most remote flexibility tend to be discovery oversight, outside counsel coordination, and litigation strategy roles that do not require regular courthouse appearances.
How do you become a director of litigation?
You typically start by building a strong first-chair trial record as a litigator, then move into supervisory roles where you manage junior attorneys and handle more complex matters. Transitioning into a director role requires demonstrating that you can set litigation strategy across a docket, manage budgets, and develop client relationships or internal stakeholder trust at a senior level.
Can you get a director of litigation job with limited management experience?
You can compete for director of litigation roles with limited formal management experience if your substantive litigation record is exceptional, particularly if you've led significant trials or complex multidistrict matters. Framing informal mentorship, case supervision of paralegals and associates, and outside counsel oversight as leadership experience helps close the gap when applying to in-house roles that prioritize litigation depth over headcount management.
What does the director of litigation interview process look like?
The process typically begins with a screening call with HR or a legal recruiter, followed by a substantive interview with the general counsel or chief legal officer and at least one senior litigation colleague. Final rounds often include a business case presentation, a writing sample review, or a panel interview where you walk through how you managed a high-stakes matter from intake to resolution.
Where can I find and apply to director of litigation jobs?
You can find and apply to director of litigation jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your practice area and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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