Litigation Counsel - Chief of Staff

Marina Sirras & Associates LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique legal recruiting firm is seeking an experienced Counsel with over 10 years of civil litigation expertise to act as Chief of Staff for a technology client's litigation team. This role involves overseeing operations and engaging with clients for a portfolio of complex civil cases. The salary range is competitive at $250k to $450k, and candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. This is a non-partner track position with opportunities across multiple major cities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Experience in managing litigation operations for teams.
• All candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Manage operations for a team litigating a large docket of disputes.
• Interact with clients and lead team discussions.

Skills

Litigating complex civil cases

Docket and case management

Proficiency in litigation management platforms

Proficiency in Excel

Experience with legal technology

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Strong client-facing skills

Education

Strong academic credentials

Tools

Litigation management platforms

Excel

AI tools

Job description

Counsel - Civil Litigation - Chief of Staff

Our client is a major international firm, seeking a Counsel with 10+ years of civil litigation experience to serve as the chief of staff for a large docket of litigation and pre-litigation matters. The role involves managing operations for a team that is litigating hundreds of dispute matters for a large technology client. The salary range for this position is between $250k to $450k and is open in New York, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Washington, DC, Austin, Houston, Miami, Northern and Southern California, and Seattle. This is a non-partner track position.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in litigating complex civil cases, as well as interacting with clients and managing teams.
• Experience in docket and case and deadline management.
• Solid proficiency in litigation management platforms, Excel, and AI tools.
• Experience with legal technology, including ideally generative AI.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills; highly motivated.
• Leadership with strong client-facing skills.
• Strong academic credentials.
• All candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.

About Us

Marina Sirras & Associates LLC is a boutique legal recruiting firm committed to connecting exceptional legal talent with top-tier law firms and in-house legal departments nationwide. With decades of experience and a personalized, relationship-driven approach, we take pride in understanding the unique needs of both our clients and candidates.

We are a proud member of the National Association of Legal Search Consultants (NALSC) and strictly adhere to the NALSC Code of Ethics. Marina Sirras, our founder, is a former President and Chairperson of the organization, reflecting our longstanding commitment to integrity and professionalism in legal recruiting.

To learn more about our team and services, please visit us at www.lawseek.com.