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Gibson Dunn

Assistant Managing Attorney

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What they do

A Law Clerk assists judges with research and other legal and administrative work, particularly for cases to be decided in court. Organizes legal files, researches laws and prior decisions, reviews briefs submitted by attorneys. May draft and file legal documents or assist litigation attorneys. Works in a short term position typically held by law students or recent law school graduates

$135,613 / year median in California

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high-stakes. The firm's work is distinguished by a unique combination of precision and vision. Based in California, the Assistant Managing Attorney will work closely with the Managing Attorney-CA to develop best practices for electronic filing and docketing in the CA offices of the firm. This role reports to the Managing Attorney-CA.
Responsibilities include:
Review all court documents served and/or filed through the Managing Attorney's Office-CA for accuracy, as to form and procedural compliance. Perform legal research to advise litigators on various procedural matters. Provide procedural guidance and advice to lawyers with respect to motion practice, policy and procedure in California State and Federal Courts. Assist with issues relating to service of process including engaging process servers. Assist with and handle electronic case filings via CM/ECF and CA state court systems, in addition to hard copy filings and document retrieval. Search for and extract information from court-related databases, websites and relevant docketing and calendaring applications including, but not limited to, PACER, Bloomberg Law, CourtAlert and Westlaw. Screen and review incoming court documents and office correspondence to calculate and calendar relevant deadlines using the firm's docketing system. Assist with quality control of docket and calendar entries. Assist with department projects as needed. Electronically monitor all active firm matters, cases and litigants of interest through various databases (Bloomberg Law, E-Courts, CourtAlert, etc.). Provide sample forms of pleadings and other legal documents. Docket and calendar case information via CourtAlert docketing system. Compute future calendar dates based upon methods of service and filing of documents. Access information maintained on the internal electronic docket and calendar- including case history and future filing deadlines.
Qualifications:
This position involves significant contact with lawyers, court and clerical staff and requires solid interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Must be a self-starter and possess the ability to work independently, under pressure, while exhibiting extraordinary attention to detail. Must be familiar with California federal and state court systems and the corresponding federal and state court rules. Able to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of personnel, including attorneys, co-workers and administrators. Must be flexible to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands and able to work under tight deadlines. Must be able to plan, organize and complete multiple related activities. Must deliver high quality work product and have the ability to follow up and follow through.
Experience:
A J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school and admission to California state bar required. Experience supervising other members of a Managing Attorney/Clerk's Office at a large law firm preferred. Experience with CourtAlert (or similar calendaring software) preferred. Gibson Dunn will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of local law.
Compensation & Benefits:
The annual compensation range for this position is $200-230k. The salary offered within this range will depend upon qualifications and other operational considerations. Benefits offered for this position include health care; retirement benefits; paid days off, including sick time, and vacation time; parental leave; basic life insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts; as well as discretionary, performance-based bonuses. ______ For technical difficulties with our online application, please contact us at staffrecruiting@gibsondunn.com . Our recruiting support team will respond as soon as possible. ______ Gibson Dunn is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities. We strive to ensure an inclusive and accessible hiring experience. The Firm will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable participation in the application and recruitment process, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, participate in an interview, or otherwise take part in the recruitment process, please contact us at recruiting-accommodations@gibsondunn.com . Please note, this is a dedicated email inbox established exclusively to assist applicants with accommodation request related to the recruitment process. Inquiries about the status of an application or other non-accommodation matter will not receive a response.