Job Description

Latham & Watkins, a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world, is seeking a Litigation Services Coordinator to join our dynamic team in Washington, D.C. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence. Please note, the team will be fully remote until the Summer Associate Program ends.

About Latham & Watkins

Latham & 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 Role

As a Litigation Services Coordinator, you will be responsible for providing support across all major functions of the DC Litigation Services Department, with a strong focus on calendaring. Other key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating calendaring and related court rule questions for Litigation Services staff, attorneys, and other users, both in the office and throughout the firm; manifests expert knowledge of the department’s calendaring program (currently CompuLaw) and standards; resolves court rule questions, and ensures that the calendaring system functions properly and accurately
• Handling the daily maintenance and overall operation of the computerized docketing system
• Maintaining the accuracy and integrity of all data entry including data entry of new and existing litigation case data
• Generating and sending attorneys reports reflecting all dates related to a matter. Making corrections or providing clarification as requested by attorney
• Generating and proofing for quality all routine and special docketing system reports
• Assisting in troubleshooting and following up on all docket related issues such as calendar synchronization, report requests, date calculation questions
• Acting as a proof-reader/quality check on entries made in the system
• Assisting in removing attorneys from case teams and calendars when they depart the firm
  

About You

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Demonstrate knowledge of calendaring systems for active cases and electronic filing processes of all relevant courts
• Have developed and professional interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively interface with attorneys, management, support staff, and outside contacts
• Display the advanced organizational skills needed to manage time well, prioritize effectively, and handle multiple deadlines
  

And have:

• A Bachelor’s degree; a minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree
• A minimum of one (1) year of relevant law firm or court experience, preferably legal docketing and calendaring experience; a J.D. or other relevant advanced degree may be considered in lieu of one (1) year of relevant experience
  

Successful 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 Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 10 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
• Professional Development programs
• Employee discounts
• And more!
  

Additionally, we have a range of diversity programming including Global Affinity Groups. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.

Latham & Watkins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity, equal opportunity, pro bono work and sustainability enables Latham & Watkins to draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms. Our lawyers, paralegals, and professional staff worldwide comprise a rich mixture of different races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, cultures, and primary languages. Our diversity makes us who we are.

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