Litigation Case Manager

About the role

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. The firm seeks an experienced litigation paralegal with substantial work experience in AmLaw 50 firms or specialized boutique law firms who will contribute as lead paralegal on large, complex cases. This person will serve as senior paralegal or as litigation case manager for one of the Firm’s top clients. This client-facing role involves facilitating the smooth progression of cases from inception to resolution, ensuring they are handled efficiently and effectively. This individual must be comfortable and effective in client-facing situations, demonstrating strong communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain professional relationships. A strong background in IP Litigation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform all elements of litigation case management, including file management, discovery, and trial activities.
• Assist attorneys as needed.
• Oversee and manage a sizable caseload of complex matters, ensuring all deadlines and milestones are met.
• Implement case calendaring system to track filings and appropriately distribute information.
• Prepare and maintain detailed reports and summaries of case activities and developments.
• Serve as point of contact for clients, providing updates on case status and responding to inquiries.
• Utilize existing systems and procedures and/or establish new procedures to facilitate the organization and retrieval of documents by and for the attorneys on the case team.
• On a case-specific basis, coordinate and oversee the tasks of more junior paralegals and other support staff as needed on large litigation matters and/or investigations in all phases of litigation from discovery through trial/arbitration.
• Liaise between case team attorneys and support staff as needed to ensure that case-specific paralegal services are meeting the team’s expectations.
• Interact with outside entities (e.g. courts, government agencies, expert witnesses, corporations, vendors, and other law firms) to gather information or coordinate activities as needed in support of firm activities, specifically trials and arbitrations.
• Lead discovery and witness preparation support efforts.
• Draft, review, and/or analyze routine legal documents as requested by attorneys; conduct legal research under attorney supervision.
• Provide formal and/or informal guidance and training to more junior paralegals regarding firm and litigation procedures and best practices.
• Create and maintain effective working relationships with others to facilitate a positive and productive work environment.
• Manage relationships with peers in co-c