Managing Attorney

Weil, Gotshal & Manges Llp • New York, NY

208d • $310,000 - $400,000

About The Position

Weil seeks the best and brightest talent to join our Administrative Staff team. Our employees are the future of Weil so we invest in their training and development. Our environment embraces and encourages positive-minded professionals who seek to be challenged and acquire knowledge and skills in an atmosphere built on teamwork. Highly skilled and knowledgeable Administrative Staff assist our attorneys in successfully meeting and exceeding client needs and are vital to the overall success of the Firm. The Managing Attorney will be responsible for providing the firm with a high level of procedural analysis in state and federal courts, reviewing filings as to form and content, and providing expertise and guidance to attorneys on litigation court rules, civil procedure, filing, and calculating deadlines. Work closely with and provide oversight to the regional offices to ensure compliance with procedural rules and firm wide litigation calendar and case docketing.

Requirements

• Current knowledge of procedure and practices in courts in which the Firm litigates.
• Proficient in researching rules and procedures in State and Federal courts.
• Proficient in searching and retrieving information from court-related databases.
• Possess excellent customer service, communication and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of Compulaw or equivalent highly preferable.
• Law firm or Law Clerk in State and/or Federal court experience is preferred.
• JD and 8 (preferably) years of relevant experience in a large law firm.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction to and collaborate with other members of the Managing Attorney's Office to maintain litigation docket and calendar.
• Provide guidance, advice and training to attorneys with on procedural matters in State and Federal Courts and advise attorneys on court rules and civil procedure.
• Work closely with the Senior Manager, Ethics & Compliance Systems, to maintain a Firm-wide calendar and case docketing.
• Responsible for the Firm's master litigation calendar, including setting up notification processes and individual attorney calendars.
• Prepare additional calendar reports upon requests.
• Work with the Associate Managing Attorney to coordinate and if necessary, perform court services functions.
• Responsible for filing protocols in assigned courts.
• Work with Associate Managing Attorney to communicate the deadlines to the litigation teams in advance.
• Keep current on industry standards and determine if procedures need to be updated.
• Manage all case-specific information in responsible jurisdictions and assist regional offices as necessary.
• Coordinate work projects with Associate MA.
• Responsible for gathering, maintaining and disseminating information on recommended counsel and vendors.
• Review and organize litigation materials and resources to allow efficient access and reuse of materials by attorneys.
• Use research platforms to provide high-level legal research with respect to procedural and strategic issues across many jurisdictions.
• Oversee and assist with mentoring and training of team members and the preparation and presentation of Continuing Legal Education sessions firmwide on procedural matters.
• Develop efficient procedures and communications, which streamline processes and support various department needs.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Disability coverage
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending plan
• 401K plan
• Generous paid time off
• Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree