Litigation Services Attorney

Company: Latham & Watkins
Location: Costa Mesa
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

Latham & Watkins, a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world, is seeking a Litigation Services Attorney to join our dynamic team in any of our Southern California offices. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence. - About Latham & Watkins Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration. About the role As a Litigation Services Attorney, you will be responsible for providing high level legal analysis with respect to complex procedural and strategic issues in state and federal court, reviewing filings as to form and procedural content, preparing procedural road maps for upcoming court filings, and advising members of the Litigation & Trial Department on all matters of court rules, civil procedure, filing protocol, and the calculation of deadlines. Other key responsibilities include:

• Using Westlaw, LexisNexis, CourtLink, Lex Machina, and other research platforms to provide high level legal research with respect to procedural and strategic issues across many jurisdictions
• Preparing roadmaps to guide attorneys through procedural and logistical elements of complex court filings, flagging procedural intricacies, highlighting strategic opportunities, and providing best practices based on judicial preferences
• Conducting judicial research to develop profiles and analytics on specific judges, including the review of transcripts
• Overseeing and performing calendaring functions, which may include some or all of the following: maintaining a calendar of litigation deadlines for all contested matters utilizing a firm-approved calendaring program, and regularly communicating deadlines to firm-wide litigation teams using the best available means; preparing additional calendar reports upon request; adhering to firm wide best practices in calendaring
• Overseeing and performing court services functions, which may include some or all of the following: researching and retrieval of court documents in paper and electronic databases; reviewing and filing of client and Firm court documents in paper and electronic form; and processing daily litigation mail; coordinating the use of process servers for the office About you We'd love to hear from you if you:
  • Possess the ability to articulate complex court rules and calendaring issues in a comprehensible, accurate, confident, and concise manner
  • Demonstrate an advanced knowledge of applicable court rules and procedures; applies court rules in multiple jurisdictions quickly, efficiently, and in a manner which instills confidence and ensures risk management
  • Display analytical skills needed to correctly comprehend and convey complex legal principles And have:
    • A J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school
    • A Current bar admission
    • A minimum of three (3) to four (4) years of experience as a practicing litigation attorney and/or attorney in a Docket/Calendar/Litigation Services environment Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also receive a generous and competitive total compensation package. The salary range for this role is $140,000 - $160,000 and represents the firm's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, and location. Discretionary bonuses may be awarded in recognition of individual and firm performance - and profit-sharing partnership contributions to 401(k) accounts may be given based on firm performance. Latham's comprehensive and best-in-class benefits support employees through every stage of life:
      • Healthcare, dental, and vision plans
      • Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
      • Generous 401(k) plan and firm-paid basic life and disability insurance
      • Extensive resources for parents and caregivers
      • Family building and fertility resources
      • And much more!
      • 10 paid holidays per year and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
      • Ongoing professional development and career support, including bespoke training and leadership development programs, firm-paid access to LinkedIn Learning courses, and career coaching.
      • Peer networking, mentoring, and professional support through our eight global staff affinity groups Additionally, we have a range of diversity programming including Global Affinity Groups. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better. Latham & Watkins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity, equal opportunity, pro bono work and sustainability enables Latham & Watkins to draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms. Our lawyers, paralegals, and professional staff worldwide comprise a rich mixture of different races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, cultures, and primary languages. Our diversity makes us who we are. Latham & Watkins LLP is committed to protecting the health and well-being of our employees and partners, their families, and members of our community against COVID-19. Accordingly, the Firm requires all partners and employees based in the United States to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Employees must present proof of full COVID-19 vaccination at the time that a conditional offer of employment is made. This policy is mandatory except for employees with a documented legally permissible exemption for not receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. Latham & Watkins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity, equal opportunity and sustainability enables Latham & Watkins to draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms. Latham & Watkins LLP is committed to protecting the health and well-being of our employees and partners, their families, and members of our community against COVID-19. Accordingly, the Firm requires all partners and employees based in the United States to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Employees must present proof of full COVID-19 vaccination at the time that a conditional offer of employment is made. This policy is mandatory except for employees with a documented legally permissible exemption for not receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. Please click here to review your rights under U.S. -employment laws.

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