Assistant Managing Attorney

O'Melveny & Myers LLP; Beverly Hills (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

O’Melveny & Myers LLP seeks an Assistant Managing Attorney based in California or New York, with the Century City assignment. The AMA collaborates with the Managing Attorney to develop best practices for electronic filing and calendaring across firm offices.

The salary range for CA/NYC is $200,000–$250,000 and will depend on experience, qualifications, and location. Expect leadership responsibilities in docketing, deadlines, and procedural guidance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and J.D. are required.
• Admission to the California state bar is preferred.
• Minimum of five years of experience in a Managing Attorney/Clerk’s Office at a large law firm.

Responsibilities

• Review court documents for accuracy and compliance in California offices.
• Perform legal research to advise litigators on procedural matters.
• Provide guidance on motion practice and procedural rules in CA state and federal courts.
• Assist with service of process and engage process servers.
• Review new cases and rule changes to keep lawyers updated on CA state rules and FRCP/FRAP.
• Manage electronic case filings via CM/ECF and state court systems, plus hard copy filings.
• Search court databases and docketing tools (PACER, Bloomberg Law, CourtAlert, Westlaw).
• Calculate and calendar deadlines using the firm’s docketing system.
• Supervise other members of the Managing Attorney’s Office and ensure quality control of calendars.

Skills

Supervision of others

Interpersonal skills

Self-starter

Organized

Team player

Deadline-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree

J.D.

Tools

CM/ECF

PACER

Westlaw

CourtAlert

Bloomberg Law

Job description

It’s more than what you do: it’s how you do it. That’s why O’Melveny is counsel of choice to an ever-expanding list of market leaders. Opportunity at O’Melveny means working alongside dynamic and team-oriented colleagues on evolving legal and business issues and opportunities for prominent clients around the world. It’s a place to build a rewarding career by tackling new challenges; being appreciated, included, and supported; and creating lasting connections.

With approximately 850 lawyers on three continents, more than 80 practice and industry service areas, and strong cultural ties to its 17 locations, O’Melveny is a global law firm with a local feel. At our core, you’ll find a dedication to excellence, a drive to lead and innovate, and a deep sense of civic responsibility.

So, tell us. What do you want to achieve? Visit us at www.omm.com; learn more in our firm at‑a‑glance; and find us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

O’Melveny has an immediate opening for an Assistant Managing Attorney based in our California or New York offices. This application is for our Century City office.

The Assistant Managing Attorney (AMA) works closely with the Managing Attorney to develop best practices for electronic filing and calendaring in California and all offices of the firm.

The salary range in CA/NYC for this role is $200,000 - $250,000 and represents the firm’s good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and location.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Review for accuracy, as to form and procedural compliance, all court documents served and/or filed, especially for California offices of the firm.
• Perform legal research to advise litigators on various procedural matters and to ensure compliance with court rules.
• Provide procedural guidance and advice with respect to motion practice, policy and procedure in California State and Federal Courts.
• Assist with issues relating to service of process including engaging process servers.
• Assist with review of new cases and rule changes to ensure that lawyers are kept apprised of recent developments under California state rules, FRCP and FRAP.
• Assist with and handle electronic case filings via CM/ECF and California state court systems, in addition to hard copy filings and document retrieval.
• Search and extract information from court-related databases, websites and relevant docketing and calendaring applications including, but not limited to, PACER, Bloomberg Law, CourtAlert and Westlaw.
• Screen and review incoming court documents and office correspondence in order to calculate and calendar relevant deadlines using the firm’s docketing system.
• Supervise other members of the Managing Attorney’s Office.
• Assist with quality control of docket and calendar entries.
• Ensure that lawyers are timely notified of filing deadlines and court appearances.
• Assist with department projects as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• Experience supervising other members of a Managing Attorney’s Office at a large law firm preferred.
• The position involves significant contact with lawyers, court and clerical staff. This requires solid interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be a self-starter, highly organized and a team player.
• Must have familiarity with California federal and state court systems and the corresponding federal, state and court rules.
• Able to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of personnel, including attorneys, co-workers, and administrators.
• Must be flexible in order to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands and able to work under tight deadlines.
• Able to plan, organize and complete multiple related activities.
• Must deliver high quality work product and have the ability to follow up and follow through.
• Must possess the ability to work independently, as well as on a team, in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree and J.D. required.
• Admission to California state bar preferred.
• Minimum of five years of experience in a Managing Attorney/Clerk’s Office at a large law firm.

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package.

EOE M/F/D/V. No phone inquiries please.