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    Litigation Services Attorney - Silicon Valley, United States - Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer

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    Description

    The Litigation Services Attorney is an integral part of Freshfield's Managing Attorney's Office and will be responsible for providing high level legal analysis with respect to complex procedural and strategic issues in state and federal court, reviewing filings as to form and procedural content, preparing procedural road maps for upcoming court filings, and advising members of the Managing Attorney's Office on all matters of court rules, civil procedure, filing protocol, and the calculation of deadlines, while using Westlaw, LexisNexis, CourtLink, Lex Machina, and other research platforms to provide high level legal research with respect to procedural and strategic issues across many jurisdictions.

    This role will be located in our 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.

    Key responsibilities and deliverables


    • Conducting judicial research to develop profiles and analytics on specific judges, including the review of transcripts
    • Overseeing and performing calendaring functions, which may include some or all of the following: maintaining a calendar of litigation deadlines for all contested matters utilizing a firm-approved calendaring program, and regularly communicating deadlines to firm-wide litigation teams using the best available means
    • Overseeing and performing court services functions, which may include some or all of the following: researching and retrieval of court documents in paper and electronic databases; reviewing and filing of client and Firm court documents in paper and electronic form; processing daily litigation mail; coordinating the use of process servers for the office
    • Preparing roadmaps to guide attorneys through procedural and logistical elements of complex court filings, flagging procedural intricacies, highlighting strategic opportunities, and providing best practices based on judicial preferences
    Key requirements (Communication/skills/experience)


    • A J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school
    • A current bar admission
    • A minimum of three (3) years of experience as a practicing litigation attorney and/or attorney in a Docket/Calendar/Litigation Services environment
    • Demonstrate an advanced knowledge of applicable court rules and procedures, and can apply court rules in multiple jurisdictions quickly, efficiently, and in a manner which instills confidence and ensures risk management
    • Possess the ability to articulate complex court rules and calendaring issues in a comprehensible, accurate, confident, and concise manner
    • Display the analytical skills needed to correctly comprehend and convey complex legal principles


    For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in New York, Freshfields is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role.

    This compensation range is specific to the State of New York and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

    The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

    A reasonable estimate of the current range is $160,000 to $175,000.

    EEO Statement

    Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer US LLP is proud to be an equal employment and affirmative action employer.

    Our policies and practices will be free from unlawful discrimination based upon race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship, immigration status, ancestry, age, marital status, protected veteran status, military service, disability, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.

    We strive to promote an atmosphere that encourages equal opportunities and prohibits discriminatory practices, including sexual harassment.

    Disability Accommodation for Applicants to Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer US LLP


    Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer US LLP is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures.

    If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the alternative email address below to contact us about your interest in employment at , or you can send your resume to , or you can call us at


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