Assistant Managing Attorney

W3Global; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 203,000 - 291,000; Full time

Job summary

W3Global seeks an Assistant Managing Attorney to support litigation teams on procedural strategy, discovery planning, motion practice, and court filings across jurisdictions. California will be a major focus, with national exposure to federal and state procedures and docketing responsibilities.

This role suits litigators drawn to procedure and court practice, including those with experience in operations, docketing, or related functions, aiming to become internal experts in California practice.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Approximately 1–5 years of relevant litigation operations experience.
• California Bar admission or eligibility preferred.
• Strong interest in procedure, court practice, and case management.
• Familiarity with electronic filing systems, docketing, calendaring, and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support litigation teams on procedural issues across state and federal courts.
• Research and analyze federal, state, local, and judge-specific procedural requirements.
• Develop procedural strategies, litigation timelines, and case-management plans.
• Advise on filing requirements, service, deadlines, briefing schedules, hearings, discovery procedures, and other court-practice issues.
• Coordinate with docketing and calendaring professionals to track litigation deadlines.
• Assist with training attorneys and staff regarding court rules, filing procedures, and deadlines.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Tools

Electronic filing systems

Docketing calendars

Job description

The Assistant Managing Attorney will work closely with litigation teams and senior members of the Managing Attorney's Office on procedural strategy, discovery planning, motion practice, court filings, calendaring, case management, and other litigation-procedure issues across the firm.

Although California will be a significant area of responsibility, the role is intentionally broader. The Assistant Managing Attorney will support litigation teams firmwide, respond to procedural questions in state and federal courts across jurisdictions, and contribute to the broader work of the Managing Attorney's Office.

Over time, the attorney is expected to develop particular depth in California practice while also building broad expertise in federal and state court procedure nationally.

This is not necessarily a traditional practicing attorney role. It is well suited both to litigators who are particularly drawn to procedure and court practice and to J.D.s whose experience has centered on litigation operations, docketing, court filings, procedural research, or related functions.

What You’ll Do

• Support litigation teams across the firm on procedural issues arising in state and federal courts.
• Research and analyze federal, state, local, and judge-specific procedural requirements.
• Assist case teams in developing procedural strategies, litigation timelines, and case-management plans.
• Advise on filing requirements, service, deadlines, briefing schedules, hearings, discovery procedures, and other court-practice issues.
• Serve as a resource to partners and associates on procedural questions throughout the life of a matter.
• Work with senior members of the Managing Attorney's Office on complex or novel procedural issues across jurisdictions.

California Practice

• Develop deep expertise in California state and federal court practice.
• Advise litigation teams regarding the California Code of Civil Procedure, California Rules of Court, local rules, standing orders, and judge-specific practices.
• Support California matters involving pleadings, discovery, motion practice, hearings, trial preparation, and case management.
• Monitor developments in California procedure and court practice and communicate relevant changes to litigation teams and the Managing Attorney's Office.
• Develop practical internal guidance, checklists, and resources relating to California litigation.

Court Filings, E-Filing & Docketing

• Assist with the preparation, procedural review, and filing of pleadings, motions, applications, and other court submissions.
• Navigate and develop expertise in electronic filing systems and court-specific filing procedures.
• Review filings for compliance with procedural, formatting, filing, and service requirements.
• Work closely with docketing and calendaring professionals to identify, calculate, and track litigation deadlines.
• Assist with questions involving filing mechanics, hearing reservations, service requirements, chambers procedures, and other court-specific practices.
• Troubleshoot filing and procedural issues as they arise.

Discovery & Motion Practice

• Assist case teams with procedural issues involving written discovery, depositions, subpoenas, expert discovery, and discovery motion practice.
• Support the calculation and management of discovery deadlines and procedural requirements.
• Advise on procedural aspects of motion practice, including dispositive motions, discovery motions, emergency applications, TROs, preliminary injunctions, and other applications.
• Assist with briefing schedules, notice periods, filing requirements, and hearing procedures.

Arbitration & Alternative Dispute Resolution

• Assist case teams with procedural matters before JAMS, the American Arbitration Association, and other arbitration forums.
• Advise regarding filing requirements, scheduling, discovery procedures, hearing logistics, and provider rules.
• Support procedural planning throughout arbitration proceedings.

Internal Litigation Resource

• Help develop and maintain firmwide guidance concerning litigation procedure and court practice.
• Prepare checklists, procedural guides, and other practical resources for litigation teams.
• Respond to procedural questions from partners, associates, and professional staff.
• Assist with training attorneys and staff regarding court rules, filing procedures, litigation deadlines, and changes in practice.
• Contribute to broader Managing Attorney's Office initiatives, including improvements to docketing, court information, litigation workflows, and procedural knowledge management.

What You’ll Bring

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Approximately 1-5 years of relevant experience in litigation, a Managing Attorney's Office, litigation operations, docketing, court services, or a comparable legal environment.
• Current litigation practice is not required.
• California Bar admission, eligibility for admission, or meaningful familiarity with California litigation practice is preferred.
• Strong interest in litigation procedure, court practice, and case management.
• Familiarity with electronic court filing systems, docketing, calendaring, and litigation deadlines.
• Experience working with court rules, local rules, standing orders, or judge-specific practices.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple matters, jurisdictions, and procedural questions simultaneously.
• Strong judgment and an ability to communicate practical procedural guidance clearly to attorneys and professional staff.
• Intellectual curiosity and an interest in developing expertise across multiple jurisdictions.

Preferred Experience

Experience in one or more of the following areas is particularly valuable:

• California state or federal court litigation.
• Federal court litigation.
• A law firm Managing Attorney's Office or Managing Clerk's Office.
• Litigation docketing and calendaring.
• Electronic court filing and filing procedures.
• Court rules, standing orders, and judge-specific practices.
• Litigation support or litigation operations.
• Discovery and motion practice.
• Arbitration proceedings.
• Procedural research and development of litigation guidance or practice resources.

Candidates do not need to fit a traditional litigation-associate profile. We are particularly interested in individuals who enjoy the procedural and operational side of litigation and want to build a career around becoming an expert in court practice and litigation procedure.

Role Structure

This position follows a non-partner-track attorney career path focused on litigation procedure, court practice, and litigation operations.

The Assistant Managing Attorney will be part of the firmwide Managing Attorney's Office and will work across matters, offices, and jurisdictions. The role is designed to provide broad exposure to sophisticated litigation while allowing the successful candidate to develop an area of particular expertise in California practice.

Over time, the expectation is that the Assistant Managing Attorney will become a principal internal resource on California procedure while continuing to contribute to the Managing Attorney's Office's broader firmwide responsibilities.

Compensation

The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position in the Bay Area. This range may differ based on your geographic location and cost of living considerations. We consider compensation more than just a base salary. We offer an exceptional range of flexible benefits including comprehensive healthcare, paid time off, and retirement. We also offer personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work.

Compensation Range

Bay Area: $203,000 - $291,000