Staff Attorney Program Lead

Milbank LLP; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 150.000 - 185.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Milbank LLP seeks a Staff Attorney Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of the firm’s staff attorney program, providing surge capacity and document review support. You will allocate assignments, ensure quality, and coordinate with practice groups and HR to staff matters efficiently.

You will lead training on firm systems, manage onboarding and performance reviews, and collaborate with contract staffing suppliers to meet litigation discovery needs using advanced document review tooling.

Formación

• JD degree and NY bar admission required.
• Five+ years of legal practice experience.
• Experience supervising attorney teams in a law firm or legal services setting.
• Strong organization and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication with attorneys at all levels.
• Significant experience with discovery, document review, and litigation support workflows.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee assignment and allocation of staff attorneys based on needs and capacity.
• Manage quality assurance, periodic reviews, and feedback mechanisms.
• Coordinate with practice groups to anticipate staffing needs.
• Supervise discovery and document review projects and staffing decisions.
• Advise on effective use of staff resources for discovery-related workstreams.
• Develop and deliver training on firm systems and practice-area fundamentals.
• Manage onboarding, performance reviews, and terminations for staff attorneys.
• Coordinate with contract staffing suppliers for contingent assignments.
• Maintain accurate departmental records and collaborate with HR and litigation support teams.

Conocimientos

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Project management

Microsoft Excel

AI workflow familiarity

Educación

J.D. (New York bar)

Herramientas

Relativity

NetDocuments

iManage

Copilot/AI tools

Descripción del empleo

Milbank LLP seeks a Staff Attorney Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of the firm’s staff attorney program, providing surge capacity and document review support. You will allocate assignments, ensure quality, and coordinate with practice groups and HR to staff matters efficiently.

You will lead training on firm systems, manage onboarding and performance reviews, and collaborate with contract staffing suppliers to meet litigation discovery needs using advanced document review tooling.