Litigation Services Counsel Job in Los Angeles, California US
Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP is a full-service law firm with more than 600 attorneys in locations across the United States, including Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., and Charlotte, and an affiliate in London. The firm’s business-savvy professionals provide clients in numerous industries with sophisticated, high-value legal services, with a focus on corporate, financial services, litigation, real estate, commercial finance, intellectual property and trusts and estates. Among our clients are a wide range of public and private companies, including a third of the Fortune 100, as well as a number of government and nonprofit organizations and individuals
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Litigation Services Counsel
Office located in CENTURY CITY --
The Litigation Services Counsel will exercise discretion and independent judgment in facilitating actions required for calendaring, docketing and Case Management/Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF). Responsible for providing day-to-day management of the activities of all staff members in the Docket Department, monitoring information entered into the Firm Docketing systems and providing Docketing systems and general litigation support. Ensure suitability of legal documents for filing and for conformance with applicable federal, state and local court rules. Assist attorneys in the handling of complex litigation. Meet with attorneys on special or large volume cases to determine how information will be entered into the Docket system. Appear in court on behalf of attorneys, if needed, for routine motion calls and similar actions. Mentor and train litigation associates and docket personnel on all California court rules and procedures. Provide training on how to draft and file various types of litigation documents. Work with the Firm's Attorney Development Department to conduct in-house training (obtain continuing legal education credit, where applicable) on topics that relate to risk management, loss prevention, and Firm policy for the Docket Department. Provide training on the Docket system, court rules and filing procedures to Los Angeles legal and support staff.
Job Requirements
- Attorney, fully licensed in the state of California with a minimum of four years of litigation experience.
- Strong knowledge of Federal/California State and Local court rules required, including expertise in Case Management/Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF) procedures.
- Managerial experience in the docket department of a large law firm is a plus.
- Computer proficient with working knowledge and understanding of Docket databases (i.e. LegalKEY, CompuLaw), Internet Explorer, Outlook, and MS Word preferred.
- Ability to learn and utilize specific internal or third-party Docket Department software.
- Mastery of applicable docketing/calendaring procedures are essential.
- Analytical and technical skills requiring an aptitude for detail, precision and logic with comprehensive knowledge of docket/court rules and procedures in order to manage the day-to-day operations and staff of the Docket Department; interpret and process large volumes of complex data quickly and accurately; ensure work is completed within strict deadlines; respond to inquiries relating to docket procedures; accurately calculate court deadline dates; and, assure the accuracy and integrity of the Docket Department database.
- Supervisory/managerial skills necessary in order to interact and communicate with subordinates, provide instruction/direction/training, determine work priorities, and coordinate the activities of a work team.
We offer an outstanding benefit package which includes: medical/dental, 401k with employer contribution; transportation fringe benefit program; generous paid time off policy; and long-term and short-term disability policies. For your dedication and loyalty, we offer an opportunity for professional growth and advancement.