Lead Litigation Operations Manager (Hybrid)

Eminence Talent Group; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 265,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Bonus potential

Job summary

A leading law firm in Los Angeles is seeking a Managing Clerk to establish and lead a new centralized Managing Clerks Office. This pivotal role involves designing operations, ensuring compliance with procedural rules, and mentoring staff within a multi-office environment. Candidates should possess a JD degree, extensive court filing experience, and strong leadership skills. This position offers a competitive salary of $180,000 to $265,000, along with an excellent benefits package, and provides the opportunity to influence litigation success across the firm.

Qualifications

• 4+ years as a Managing Clerk/Attorney or 8+ years as a Deputy Managing Clerk/Attorney in a multi-office law firm.
• Minimum 15 years of hands-on experience with court filings and procedural rules.
• Prior supervisory experience in a legal setting.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead the MCO function across multiple U.S. offices.
• Manage electronic and physical court filings across federal and state jurisdictions.
• Oversee comprehensive calendaring of deadlines, statutes of limitation, and filing schedules.
• Champion process improvements and cross-functional initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Technical proficiency

Adaptability

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

PACER

NYSCEF

CompuLaw

LegalKEY

Job description

A leading law firm in Los Angeles is seeking a Managing Clerk to establish and lead a new centralized Managing Clerks Office. This pivotal role involves designing operations, ensuring compliance with procedural rules, and mentoring staff within a multi-office environment. Candidates should possess a JD degree, extensive court filing experience, and strong leadership skills. This position offers a competitive salary of $180,000 to $265,000, along with an excellent benefits package, and provides the opportunity to influence litigation success across the firm.