Counsel - Complex Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP 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: (i) driving and coordinating matter management and budgeting for a large portfolio of litigation matters; (ii) developing docket management strategy as the mix of matters changes; (iii) driving innovation on the docket, including improving workflows and coordination among teams, and advancing creative uses of artificial intelligence; (iv) supervising and improving operations management (e.g., docketing, deadline tracking, and staffing); (iv) managing and improving data collection across the docket and delivering insights to Orrick and client teams; and (vi) 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. This role is analogous to serving as coordinating counsel in an MDL or other large-scale group of litigation matters against a single client.

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.

The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and possess exceptional interpersonal, writing, and communication skills. Strong academic credentials and a writing sample are required.

How to Apply:

Please apply online at https://www.orrick.com/Careers and include a resume, J.D. transcript, and cover letter.

Search firm recruiters must submit using our Search Firm Portal. Please contact recruiting@orrick.com for agreements and login credentials.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Elizabeth Forrest, Director of United States Recruiting at eforrest@orrick.com.

Why Orrick:

At our core, we value collegiality among our lawyers and strive to make our practices both professionally and personally rewarding. We'll help you to connect with peers and mentors to ensure you are integrated into our client teams. Our top-notch training and mentoring programs, retreats and academies, and shadowing opportunities are what set us apart. If you are passionate about innovative work in a dynamic environment, you're just who we've been looking for.

Compensation and Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is between $250,000 and $450,000.

Orrick is committed to providing a comprehensive, competitive, and thoughtful total compensation package to our attorneys and staff, wherever they work. This compensation and benefits information is based on the Orrick's estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future. The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include, but not limited to, qualifications, relevant experience or education, particular skills or expertise, geography. Other compensation may include an annual discretionary merit bonus, which would be determined by Firm and individual performance.

We offer a full range of elective health benefits including medical, dental, vision and life; robust mental well-being programs; child, family, elder, and pet care benefits; short- and long-term disability and industry leading parental leave benefits; health savings account contributions (w/applicable medical plan), flexible spending accounts, and a 401K program. This role will receive compensated time off through our Flexible Time Off program and paid holidays.

Orrick accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis, until filled.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration for employment. For attorney positions, a 'qualified applicant' is an individual who is a member of the State Bar of California, admitted in good standing, and is eligible to practice[1]; or whose admission to the State Bar of California and eligibility to practice remains subject only to successful completion of the California Bar Examination.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for the position in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

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