Litigation Services Coordinator at Latham & Watkins LLP

About Latham & WatkinsLatham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect innovation and collaboration. About the RoleThe Litigation Services Coordinator is an integral part of Lathams Litigation Services role will be responsible for performing a wide array of general litigation research and support functions for Latham & Watkins attorneys staff and clients within the Litigation Services framework while assisting in active litigation case management with tasks including but not limited to docketing of all contested matters utilizing a database such as CompuLaw culminating in the weekly publication of a firmwide litigation department calendar monitoring case status through manual and electronic means and ensuring the timely retrieval of decisions and orders in all Latham matters. This role will be located in either our San Francisco or Silicon Valley office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.Responsibilities & QualificationsOther key responsibilities include:Conducting fundamental legal research regarding court rules procedures and judicial preferences and tendencies using a variety of databasesDrafting and reviewing legal documents for conformity with court rules and procedures including but not limited to Notices of Appearance Pro Hac Vice Motions Stipulations Notices of Appeal Notices of Motion Substitutions of Counsel Subpoenas Judgments Affidavits of Service Certificates of Good Standing and Foreign Service of Process FormsPreparing procedural road maps to guide upcoming filingsLeveraging technology to streamline monitoring and distribution of cases in state and federal courtDeveloping a repository of judicial experience where feasible updating with prior templates docket sheets and transcripts from oral argumentProtecting and maintaining any highly sensitive confidential privileged financial and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retainsWed love to hear from you if you:Demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills needed to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firmExhibit strong time-management skills in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail is critical for successPossess the ability to understand the role that accurate calendaring plays in risk managementAnd have:A Bachelors degree; a minimum of four (4) years experience may be considered in lieu of a degree A minimum of three (3) years relevant law firm/Docket/Calendar/Litigation Services experienceBenefits & Additional InformationSuccessful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Lathams comprehensive benefit program which includes:Healthcare life and disability insuranceA generous 401k planAt least 11 paid holidays per year and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenureWell-being programs (e.g. mental health services mindfulness and resiliency medical resources well-being events and more)Professional development programsEmployee discountsAffinity groups networks and coalitions for lawyers and staffLatham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles) color religion sex age national origin sexual orientation gender identity veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era) gender expression marital status or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Please click the link below to review the Ordinance.Pleaseclick here to review your rights under U.S. employment laws.#EntryLevel #LI-MN1Pay RangeUSD $80000.00 - USD $90000.00 /Yr.Required Experience:IC Key Skills Clerical,Aerospace Engineering,Catering,Computer Software,Factory Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1