Strategic Coordinating Counsel for Large-Scale Litigation

The People Of: Professional Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k)

Flexible time off

Parental leave

Wellness benefits

Job summary

A leading global law firm is seeking a Counsel with 10+ years of civil litigation experience to support a major technology client, acting as a central coordinator across a large and complex litigation portfolio. This unique role is akin to serving as coordinating counsel on a large-scale docket, with responsibility for managing operations, strategy and innovation across hundreds of matters.

This position offers a rare opportunity to combine high-level litigation experience with operational

Qualifications

• 10+ years of complex civil litigation experience.
• Experience managing large-scale litigation dockets or portfolios.
• Proven leadership and team management capabilities.
• Strong organizational, analytical and communication skills.
• Experience with litigation management systems, Excel and legal technology tools.
• Interest or experience in AI and workflow innovation within legal practice.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate a large portfolio of litigation and pre-litigation matters.
• Drive matter management, budgeting and overall docket strategy.
• Develop and implement workflow improvements and operational efficiencies.
• Manage docketing, deadline tracking and staffing across teams.
• Leverage data insights to inform litigation strategy and client reporting.
• Utilise and advance legal technology tools, including AI-driven solutions.
• Supervise teams of attorneys and business professionals.
• Serve as a key point of contact for client stakeholders and relationship partners.

Skills

Litigation leadership

Team management

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Litigation tech

AI/workflow innovation

Academic credentials

Education

Juris Doctor or equivalent

Tools

Litigation management systems

Excel

Legal technology tools

Job description

A leading global law firm is seeking a Counsel with 10+ years of civil litigation experience to support a major technology client, acting as a central coordinator across a large and complex litigation portfolio. This unique role is akin to serving as coordinating counsel on a large-scale docket, with responsibility for managing operations, strategy and innovation across hundreds of matters.

This position offers a rare opportunity to combine high-level litigation experience with operational