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We represent companies at every stage of development, from entrepreneurial start-ups to multibillion-dollar global corporations, as well as the venture firms, private equity firms, and investment banks that finance and advise them. The firm has approximately 1,100 attorneys in 17 offices: 13 in the U.S., two in China, and two in Europe. Our broad spectrum of practices and entrepreneurial spirit allow exceptional opportunities for professional achievement and career growth.\nThe firm is seeking a Litigation Services Manager to oversee our litigation department’s operations related to the firmwide, national docketing function, calendaring, and e-discovery resources. Specifically, the Manager will actively supervise and coordinate these departments, maintaining a strong understanding of their functions to promote efficient and effective operations. The Manager will manage a core team of docketing professionals who handle docketing work directly and support the docketing activities of distributed litigation teams. This role will also lead the continuing rollout and adoption of centralized docketing processes firmwide, including reviewing and advising on software recommendations. Additionally, the Manager will oversee the e-discovery resources within the firm, with a focus on further development.\nThis position is available as a hybrid work schedule.\nPrimary Responsibilities:\nKnowledge management\nMaintain up-to-date knowledge of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure as well as state and local rules of the courts for the firm’s most frequent practice. Research and locate current rules pertaining to other jurisdictions on an as needed basis.\n\nSupervise maintenance of knowledge base of e-filing requirements and procedures for all courts where attorneys request e-filing assistance.\n\nParticipate in professional organizations related to relevant rule changes.\n\nSupervise a core docketing and e-discovery team staff\nDirectly supervise and manage legal support staff in the docketing and e-discovery functions.\n\nResponsibilities include interviewing; training; monitoring and approving overtime; directing work; budgeting; employee evaluations; resolving problems; and making recommendations for hiring, promotion, compensation, and bonus.\n\nMaintain docketing service levels\nEnsure consistent and timely execution of docketing procedures and that docket system reminders are set and reported.\n\nPerform on-going review of the automated software rule sets to ensure they reflect accurate date calculations so filing deadlines and critical dates are not missed.\n\nMaintain quality control procedures\nRecommend changes to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the docketing function.\n\nEnsure the proper maintenance and integrity of the docketing database.\n\nMonitor information entered in the firm’s docketing systems for accuracy.\n\nParticipate in the testing of docketing system and e-discovery improvements, enhancements, new applications, and selection of future calendaring technologies.\n\nMaintain and further develop e-discovery resources\nAssess existing resources and recommend changes to improve efficiency and utility of e-discovery resources.\n\nAdvising litigation teams\nAssist and advise attorneys and staff with litigation support services procedural issues and questions.\n\nBudget and billings\nApprove client chargebacks for case filings, photocopies, or other court related fees, including sign-off and coding of invoices and reimbursement requests.\n\nBusiness acumen\nMaintain a direct line of communication with the litigation department leader on all substantive issues.\n\nAttend departmental meetings to obtain a full-range knowledge of the operation of the firm.\n\nQualifications and Skills:\nJD, Master's, Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.\n\n5+ years of relevant experience in litigation support.\n\nManagerial experience in the docket or e-discovery department of a large law firm is a plus.\n\nStrong knowledge of federal, state and local court rules.\n\nExpertise in Case Management/Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF) procedures and docketing/calendaring procedures.\n\nProficiency in docket databases (i.e. ALN/eDockets, CompuLaw, CPI), MS Office suite, and PACER.\n\nStrong communication skills and ability to interpret and analyze complex source data and prepare well-executed correspondence, training materials, and documentation.\n\nThe primary location for this job posting is in Palo Alto, but other locations may be listed. The actual base pay offered will depend upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, level of education, professional certifications and licenses, and work location. The anticipated pay range for this position is as follows:Palo Alto, San Francisco: $131,750 - $178,250 per year.\nCentury City, Los Angeles, San Diego, Seattle: $119,000 - $161,000 per year.The compensation for this position may include a discretionary year-end merit bonus based on performance. We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package.\nBenefits information can be found here. 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