Litigation Services Supervising Attorney

Latham & Watkins; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

PTO

Job summary

Latham & Watkins seeks a Litigation Services Supervising Attorney to lead the Texas Litigation Services teams, collaborating with the Managing Attorney. The role oversees hiring, assignments, training, evaluation, and salary/bonus recommendations. The position is located in Austin or Houston with a flexible hybrid schedule.

Requirements include a J.D. from an ABA‑accredited school, active bar in the practice jurisdiction, and minimum five years in Litigation Services with at least two years of

Qualifications

• Excellence in oral and written communication.
• Ability to articulate complex court rules and calendaring issues clearly and concisely.
• Professional interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively at all organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day operations of the Texas Litigation Services teams.
• Collaborate with the Litigation Services Managing Attorney on strategy and staffing.
• Develop and supervise the Texas Litigation Services team; participate in hiring, assignments, and evaluations.
• Lead calendaring, deadlines, and court filings; ensure compliance with procedures.
• Maintain secure handling of confidential and privileged information for Latham & Watkins.
• Provide procedural roadmaps and templates to streamline collaboration across attorneys and paralegals.

Skills

Oral & written communication

Calendaring & court rules

Interpersonal skills

Education

J.D. degree from ABA‑accredited law school

Tools

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Job description

About Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.

The Role

The Litigation Services Supervising Attorney is a key member of Latham’s Litigation Services team. The role oversees day‑to‑day operations of the Texas Litigation Services teams, collaborates with the Litigation Services Managing Attorney, develops and supervises the Texas Litigation Services team, and plays an active role in hiring, assignment, training, evaluation, and salary/bonus recommendations. The position is located in either Austin or Houston and may offer a flexible hybrid schedule.

Responsibilities

• Use Westlaw Edge, Lexis+, Courtlink, Lex Machina, and other research platforms to provide high‑level legal research and analysis on procedural issues across jurisdictions and support strategic legal analysis for general litigation procedure and rule interpretation.
• Apply an advanced knowledge of applicable court rules and procedures in multiple jurisdictions quickly, efficiently, and in a risk‑management mindset.
• Develop a repository of judicial insight, including reviewing transcripts to identify themes, compiling case precedent and analytics, and tracking attorney experience relevant to judges.
• Prepare procedural road maps for major court filings, flag applicable rules, address confidentiality concerns, provide templates, and streamline collaboration among attorneys, litigation services, and paralegals.
• Ensure correct calculation and calendaring of case deadlines, oversee court and agency filings in paper and electronic formats, and meet all applicable court and judicial procedures.
• Protect and maintain highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, and proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Excellence in oral and written communication.
• Ability to articulate complex court rules and calendaring issues clearly and concisely.
• Professional interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively at all organizational levels.

Requirements

• J.D. degree from an ABA‑accredited law school.
• Current bar admission in the state of the practice office or its main jurisdiction of litigation.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in a Litigation Services role; a minimum three (3) years of experience as a Litigation Associate and/or court employee may be considered.
• Minimum two (2) years of supervisory experience, preferably in litigation.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive base salary of USD $200,000–$230,000 per year with bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits including healthcare, life and disability insurance, generous 401(k) plan, 11 paid holidays, and a PTO program.
• Well‑being programs, professional development, employee discounts, and affinity groups.

Latham & Watkins is an equal‑opportunity employer. The firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable statutes.