Counsel - Complex Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Counsel with over 10 years of civil litigation experience to manage a large docket of litigation and pre-litigation matters in New York City, NY. This role involves overseeing operations for a team handling numerous disputes for a major technology client.

Duties

• Drive and coordinate matter management and budgeting for a large litigation portfolio.
• Develop docket management strategies as the mix of matters evolves.
• Innovate docket processes, including workflow improvements and AI integration.
• Supervise operations management, including docketing and staffing.
• Manage data collection and deliver insights to client and firm teams.
• Communicate directly with the client and firm relationship partners.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in complex civil litigation and client interaction.
• Proficiency in litigation management platforms, Excel, and AI tools.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree required.

Certifications

• Admission to the State Bar of California preferred.

Skills

• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong leadership and emotional intelligence.
• Proactive deadline management.
• Excellent interpersonal, writing, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Mental well-being programs and family care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability and parental leave benefits.
• Health savings account contributions and flexible spending accounts.
• 401K program and compensated time off through Flexible Time Off program.

Substantial billable hours is the primary way to get the big bucks and partnership consideration at this large New York firm. With West Coast roots, but not attitude, these New York lawyers work hard. Competitive and fast-paced, this firm excels across practice areas, but is doing some particularly interesting VC work. Although a type A environment to be sure, the atmosphere is still friendly, albeit without a lot of casual partner/associate interaction. Partner/associate relationships are strong in professional terms, however, with excellent marks for training and a fairly regimented associate development program. Now competing to be one of New York's finest, this firm is increasingly selective in associate hiring.