Litigation Services Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Litigation Services Attorney in San Francisco, CA. This role involves providing high-level legal analysis on complex procedural and strategic issues in state and federal courts. The position supports both the San Francisco and Silicon Valley offices, requiring occasional travel and availability for weekend and evening work.

Duties

• Conduct judicial research to develop profiles and analytics on judges.
• Oversee calendaring functions and communicate litigation deadlines.
• Perform court services functions, including document retrieval and filing.
• Prepare procedural roadmaps for complex court filings.
• Protect and maintain confidential and proprietary information.

Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of court rules and procedures across multiple jurisdictions.
• Ability to articulate complex court rules and calendaring issues clearly.
• Strong analytical skills to comprehend and convey complex legal principles.

Education

• J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Current bar admission in a relevant state.

Skills

• Experience with Westlaw, LexisNexis, CourtLink, and Lex Machina.
• Minimum of two years of experience as a practicing litigation attorney or in a Docket/Calendar/Litigation Services environment.

Benefits

• Healthcare, life, and disability insurance.
• Generous 401k plan.
• At least 11 paid holidays per year and a PTO program.
• Well-being programs, including mental health services and medical resources.
• Professional development programs.
• Employee discounts.
• Affinity groups and networks for lawyers and staff.

The San Francisco office of this highly prestigious, multi-national firm has experienced phenomenal growth in recent years and provides a full spectrum of legal services in a number of areas, including: commercial litigation, antitrust, intellectual property, health care, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, real estate, project finance, and environmental. The firms attorneys are typically very well-rounded and the firm makes a conscious effort to hire attorneys that fit in. Base compensation is excellent and bonuses are both large and easily attainable.