Assistant Managing Attorney

O'Melveny & Myers LLP; Beverly Hills (CA); Presencial; USD 200.000 - 250.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

O’Melveny & Myers LLP in Century City seeks an Assistant Managing Attorney based in California or New York. You will work closely with the Managing Attorney to develop best practices for electronic filing and calendaring across California offices and the firm.

The salary range in CA/NYC for this role is $200,000 - $250,000 and reflects the good faith range at posting. Final compensation depends on experience, qualifications, and location.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree and J.D. required; CA state bar admission preferred.
• Experience supervising other members of a Managing Attorney’s Office at a large law firm.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsabilidades

• Review court documents for accuracy and procedural compliance.
• Conduct legal research on procedural matters and court rules.
• Provide guidance on motions and California state and federal procedures.
• Assist with electronic filings via CM/ECF and docketing across offices.
• Coordinate deadlines and calendar management.

Conocimientos

Supervising staff

Interpersonal skills

Organized

Communication skills

Team player

Educación

Bachelor’s degree

J.D.

Herramientas

CM/ECF

PACER

Westlaw

Bloomberg Law

CourtAlert

Descripción del empleo

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.