Litigation Services Supervising Attorney

About the role

The Litigation Services Supervising Attorney is part of Latham & Watkins’ Litigation Services team. The role oversees day-to-day operations of the Texas Litigation Services teams in collaboration with the Litigation Services Managing Attorney. It also involves developing and supervising the Texas Litigation Services team and participating in hiring, assignment, training, and evaluation of staff, including recommendations regarding salary and bonus administration.

The role will be located in either the Austin or Houston office. It may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Responsibilities

• Use Westlaw Edge, Lexis+, Courtlink, Lex Machina, and other research platforms to provide high-level legal research and analysis on procedural issues across many jurisdictions.
• Where appropriate, provide strategic legal analysis on general litigation procedure and rule interpretation, and remain abreast of legal trends to ensure comprehensive and current guidance to attorneys and staff.
• Apply advanced knowledge of applicable court rules and procedures across multiple jurisdictions quickly and efficiently, in a manner that instills confidence and ensures risk management.
• Develop a repository of judicial insight.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Texas Litigation Services teams in collaboration with the Litigation Services Managing Attorney.
• Develop and supervise the Texas Litigation Services team, and participate in hiring, assignment, training, and evaluation of staff.

Key facts

• The role will be located in either the Austin or Houston office.
• The schedule may allow for a hybrid and in-office presence.
• The role oversees day-to-day operations of the Texas Litigation Services teams.