Litigation Services Senior Coordinator

Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture.

About the role

The Litigation Services Senior Coordinator is an integral part of Latham’s Litigation Services team. This role will perform a wide array of general litigation research and support functions for Latham & Watkins attorneys, staff, and clients, as well as assist in active litigation case management. Responsibilities include docketing all contested matters using a database such as CompuLaw, publishing the weekly 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 Austin or Houston office and may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fundamental legal research regarding court rules, procedures, and judicial preferences and tendencies using a variety of databases
• Draft and review 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 Forms
• Prepare procedural road maps to guide upcoming filings
• Leverage technology to streamline the monitoring and distribution of cases in state and federal court
• Develop a repository of judicial experience where feasible, updating it with prior templates, docket sheets, and transcripts from oral arguments
• Protect and maintain any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

Requirements

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on detail
• Ability to understand legal terminology, court procedures, and litigation processes to accurately calendar related events
• Meticulous attention to detail to ensure all calendar entries are accurate and no deadlines are missed
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in a law firm/Docket/Calendar/Litigation Services Department

Benefits

• Healthcare, life, and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 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
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

Pay

USD $90,000.00 - USD $110,000.00 per year