Complex Litigation Counsel

Job Description:

Candidates should have extensive experience litigating complex civil cases, interacting with clients, and managing teams. Key skills and experience include:
Docket and case management, with a focus on efficiency.
Designing and implementing process and workflow improvements.
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong leadership skills and EQ, a client-service mindset, and the ability to work independently.
Proactive deadline management.
Solid proficiency in litigation management platforms, Excel, and AI tools.
Experience with legal technology, including ideally generative AI.
The ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Strong academic credentials and a writing sample are required. Orrick is seeking a Counsel with 10+ years of civil litigation experience to serve as the chief of staff for a large and growing docket of litigation and pre-litigation matters for one of the largest technology companies in the world. This role would be dedicated to managing operations for a team that is litigating hundreds of dispute matters for a single client. Responsibilities include driving and coordinating matter management and budgeting for a large portfolio of litigation matters; developing docket management strategy as the mix of matters changes; driving innovation on the docket, including improving workflows and coordination among teams, and advancing creative uses of artificial intelligence; supervising and improving operations management; managing and improving data collection across the docket and delivering insights to Orrick and client teams; and interacting and communicating directly with the client and Orrick relationship partners. This unique opportunity will involve supervising a team of attorneys and non-attorneys who will assist you directly, as well as coordinating efforts of attorneys working substantively on the client s various matters.

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