Litigation Services Senior Coordinator

Latham & Watkins LLP • San Francisco, CA

23d • $90,000 - $105,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Litigation Services Senior Coordinator is an integral part of Latham’s Litigation Services team. This role will be responsible for performing a wide array of general litigation research and support functions for Latham & Watkins attorneys, staff, and clients within the Litigation Services framework, as well as assisting in active litigation case management, including docketing all contested matters using a database such as CompuLaw, publishing the weekly firmwide litigation department calendar, monitoring case status through manual and electronic means, and ensuring the timely retrieval of decisions and orders in all Latham matters. This role will be located in either our San Francisco or our Silicon Valley office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in a law firm/Docket/Calendar/Litigation Services Department
• Possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on detail
• Display the ability to understand legal terminology, court procedures, and litigation processes to accurately calendar related events
• Demonstrate meticulous attention to detail to ensure all calendar entries are accurate and no deadlines are missed

Responsibilities

• Conducting fundamental legal research regarding court rules, procedures, and judicial preferences and tendencies using a variety of databases
• Drafting and reviewing legal documents for conformity with court rules and procedures, including but not limited to Notices of Appearance, Pro Hac Vice Motions, Stipulations, Notices of Appeal, Notices of Motion, Substitutions of Counsel, Subpoenas, Judgments, Affidavits of Service, Certificates of Good Standing, and Foreign Service of Process Forms
• Preparing procedural road maps to guide upcoming filings
• Leveraging technology to streamline the monitoring and distribution of cases in state and federal court
• Developing a repository of judicial experience where feasible, updating it with prior templates, docket sheets, and transcripts from oral arguments
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

Benefits

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
• Professional development programs
• Employee discounts
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees