Counsel - Complex Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Counsel with extensive experience in complex litigation and dispute resolution to join their team in Santa Monica, CA. This role involves managing a large docket of litigation and pre-litigation matters for a major technology client, focusing on operational management and strategic innovation.

Duties

• Drive and coordinate matter management and budgeting for a large portfolio of litigation matters.
• Develop docket management strategy as the mix of matters changes.
• Innovate workflows and coordination among teams, advancing creative uses of AI.
• Supervise and improve operations management, including docketing and staffing.
• Manage and improve data collection across the docket, delivering insights to teams.
• Interact and communicate directly with the client and relationship partners.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in litigating complex civil cases.
• Proficiency in litigation management platforms, Excel, and AI tools.
• Experience with legal technology, including generative AI.
• Strong leadership skills and a client-service mindset.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Education

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

Certifications

• Member of the State Bar of California, admitted in good standing.

Skills

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

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.

This international law firm was founded over 50 years ago to handle cases involving arbitration, commercial litigation, and investigations. Their areas of practice include banking and finance, corporate, capital markets, antitrust and competition, energy, tax, supreme court and appellate, and many more. Their offices are located all across the world.