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 Sacramento, CA. 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 litigation matters.
• Develop docket management strategies as case mixes evolve.
• Innovate workflows and team coordination, leveraging AI tools.
• Supervise operations management, including docketing and staffing.
• Manage data collection and deliver insights to client and firm teams.
• Communicate directly with clients and 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

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

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.

This preeminent California firm offers a full-service practice which covers a number of areas, including: Litigation, Corporate, Tax, Environmental, Labor & Employment, and Real Estate. The Sacto office has strong litigation, IP, government, securities, finance, and antitrust practices. Many of the firm's top clients are investment banks, but, in recent years, the firm has expanded its intellectual property litigation practice. The atmosphere is collegial, but slightly more conservative than most Bay Area firms. Salaries are in line with other top Bay Area firms, and the firm provides a $10,000 bonus for all lawyers who bill at least 1,950 hours, with additional money based on three separate billable hour levels above 1,950.