Litigation Services Manager

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, Professional Corporation; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 131,750 - 178,250; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary year-end merit bonus

Highly competitive salary and benefits package

Job summary

Dormont Manufacturing Co in Palo Alto is seeking a Litigation Services Manager to oversee the litigation department’s operations, including docketing and e-discovery resources. The role involves supervising staff, maintaining service levels, and advising litigation teams. Candidates should possess strong knowledge of litigation support, federal and state court rules, and a relevant degree.

The position offers a hybrid work schedule, with a competitive salary range of $131,750 - $178,250 based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in litigation support.
• Managerial experience in the docket or e-discovery department of a large law firm is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations related to the firmwide, national docketing function.
• Supervise a core docketing and e-discovery team.
• Maintain quality control procedures and service levels.
• Advise litigation teams on docketing and e-discovery.

Skills

Litigation support experience

Knowledge of federal, state and local court rules

Expertise in CM/ECF procedures

Strong communication skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

JD, Master’s, Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate

Tools

Case Management/Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF)

Docket databases (i.e. ALN/eDockets, CompuLaw, CPI)

Job description

Wilson Sonsini is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and other growth enterprises worldwide. We represent companies at every stage of development, from entrepreneurial start-ups to multibillion-dollar global corporations, as well as the venture firms, private equity firms, and investment banks that finance and advise them. The firm has approximately 1,100 attorneys in 17 offices: 13 in the U.S., two in China, and two in Europe. Our broad spectrum of practices and entrepreneurial spirit allow exceptional opportunities for professional achievement and career growth.

The firm is seeking a Litigation Services Manager to oversee our litigation department’s operations related to the firmwide, national docketing function, calendaring, and e-discovery resources. Specifically, the Manager will actively supervise and coordinate these departments, maintaining a strong understanding of their functions to promote efficient and effective operations. The Manager will manage a core team of docketing professionals who handle docketing work directly and support the docketing activities of distributed litigation teams. This role will also lead the continuing rollout and adoption of centralized docketing processes firmwide, including reviewing and advising on software recommendations. Additionally, the Manager will oversee the e-discovery resources within the firm, with a focus on further development.

This position is available as a hybrid work schedule.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Knowledge management

• Supervise a core docketing and e-discovery team staff

• Maintain docketing service levels

• Maintain quality control procedures

• Maintain and further develop e-discovery resources

• Advising litigation teams

• Budget and billings

• Business acumen

Qualifications and Skills:

• JD, Master’s, Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 5+ years of relevant experience in litigation support.

• Managerial experience in the docket or e-discovery department of a large law firm is a plus.

• Strong knowledge of federal, state and local court rules.

• Expertise in Case Management/Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF) procedures and docketing/calendaring procedures.

• Proficiency in docket databases (i.e. ALN/eDockets, CompuLaw, CPI), MS Office suite, and PACER.

• Strong communication skills and ability to interpret and analyze complex source data and prepare well-executed correspondence, training materials, and documentation.

The primary location for this job posting is in Palo Alto, but other locations may be listed. The actual base pay offered will depend upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, level of education, professional certifications and licenses, and work location. The anticipated pay range for this position is as follows:

Palo Alto, San Francisco: $131,750 - $178,250 per year.Century City, Los Angeles, San Diego, Seattle: $119,000 - $161,000 per year.

The compensation for this position may include a discretionary year-end merit bonus based on performance. We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits information can be found here. Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).