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Pernini Recruiting Company is hiring: Counsel Attorney - Complex Litigation Oper

Pernini Recruiting Company, Los Angeles County, CA, United States


COUNSEL ATTORNEY - COMPLEX LITIGATION OPERATIONS Open to Multiple Locations, full list at the bottom of this description. HYBRID Our client, a prestigious Amlaw 50 firm, is seeking a seasoned Counsel to serve in a high-impact litigation operations leadership role supporting a large, enterprise-scale docket of complex litigation and pre-litigation matters for a major global technology client. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced litigator to function as a chief-of-staff–style leader , overseeing strategy, operations, and innovation across hundreds of coordinated matters. The role is analogous to serving as coordinating counsel in an MDL or other large-scale litigation portfolio , combining sophisticated legal judgment with operational excellence, process design, and client-facing leadership. Candidate Profile JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record Active Bar Admission in applicable jurisdiction , in good standing 10+ years of substantive civil litigation experience Demonstrated expertise in drafting briefs , motions , and discovery documents , including e-discovery Extensive experience litigating complex civil matters, ideally in a large law firm or similarly sophisticated environment Demonstrated success managing large litigation dockets with a focus on efficiency, consistency, and cost control Strong leadership skills , high EQ, and a client-service mindset with the ability to work independently Proven ability to design and implement workflow, process, and operational improvements across legal teams Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail , and proactive deadline management Comfort supervising and coordinating teams of attorneys and legal professionals across multiple matters Solid proficiency with litigation management platforms, Excel, and legal technology tools Experience leveraging data analytics and artificial intelligence tools, including exposure to generative AI, strongly preferred Ability to prioritize and manage multiple high-stakes projects in a fast-paced environment A proactive, client-centered mindset and strong interpersonal skills Key Responsibilities Serve as operational and strategic lead for a large portfolio of litigation and pre-litigation matters for a single institutional client Drive and coordinate matter management, budgeting, and resource allocation across the docket Develop and evolve docket management strategy as the mix, volume, and complexity of matters change Supervise and enhance litigation operations , including docketing, deadline tracking, staffing, and workflow coordination Lead innovation initiatives across the docket, including process improvement and creative applications of artificial intelligence Manage and improve data collection , reporting, and analytics to deliver actionable insights to internal and client teams Supervise a dedicated team of attorneys and non-attorneys supporting litigation operations Coordinate closely with attorneys handling substantive aspects of matters to ensure alignment and efficiency Act as a key point of contact for direct client interaction and communication with relationship partners Why Join Us? This role offers a rare opportunity to sit at the intersection of complex litigation, operations, and innovation within a top-tier law firm environment. You will work on one of the most sophisticated litigation portfolios in the market, partnering closely with senior lawyers and an industry-leading client. The position provides significant autonomy, leadership responsibility, and the ability to shape how large-scale litigation is managed in a modern, technology-forward practice. Compensation 401(k) plan; industry-leading parental leave benefits; child and elder care; pet insurance; FTO; wellness programs; paid holidays; and additional perks Application Requirements Interested candidates should submit a resume , cover letter , writing sample and law school transcript for consideration. Locations: CA (Los Angeles, Orange County, Sacramento, San Francisco, Santa Monica, Silicon Valley/Menlo Park) DC (Washington) FL (Miami) IL (Chicago) MA (Boston) NC (Charlotte) NY (New York) OR (Portland) TX (Austin, Houston) WA (Seattle) WV (Wheeling) Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

In Summary: Our client, a prestigious Amlaw 50 firm, is seeking a seasoned Counsel to serve in a high-impact litigation operations leadership role supporting a large, enterprise-scale docket of complex litigation and pre-litigation matters . This is a unique opportunity for an experienced litigator to function as a chief-of-staff–style leader overseeing strategy, operations, and innovation across hundreds of coordinated matters .

En Español: HYBRID Nuestro cliente, una prestigiosa firma de Amlaw 50, está buscando un abogado experimentado para desempeñar un papel de liderazgo en las operaciones litigiosas de alto impacto que apoye a una gran doceta empresarial de asuntos complejos de litigio y pre-litigación para un importante cliente tecnológico global. Esta es una oportunidad única para un litigador con experiencia para funcionar como líder al estilo del jefe de personal , supervisando la estrategia, las operaciones e innovación de cientos de asuntos coordinados. Profilo del candidato JD de una facultad de abogados de primer nivel con un excelente historial académico Admisión activa al bar en la jurisdicción aplicable , en buena posición 10+ años de experiencia sustancial en litigios civiles Experiencia demostrada en redactar breves, mociones y documentos de descubrimiento, incluido el e-discoveryExtensa experiencia en litigar asuntos civiles complejos, idealmente en un bufete legal grande o entorno similarmente sofisticado Con éxito demostrado administrando grandes conjuntos de contencios con enfoque en eficiencia, consistencia y control de costes para clientes Únete a habilidades de liderazgo sólidas, alto EQ y mentalidad de servicio al cliente con capacidad de trabajar independientemente Habilidad comprobada para diseñar e implementar flujo de trabajo, procesos y mejoras operacionales en los equipos legales Mejora las habilidades organizativas excepcionales dedicadas al detalle , y competencias profesionales creativos en gestión de plazos Estratégicas Superintónicas que superviene las operaciones de administración de recursos jurídicos y procedimientos judiciales Los servicios de asesoramiento interpersonales pueden mejorar sus capacidades estratégicos y sistemas operativos como: ¿Por qué desarrollar soluciones directas e inteligencia de atención al cliente? Trabajará en uno de los portafolios de litigios más sofisticados del mercado, asociándose estrechamente con abogados sénior y un cliente líder de la industria. El puesto proporciona una autonomía significativa, responsabilidad de liderazgo y la capacidad para dar forma a cómo se gestiona el litigio a gran escala en una práctica moderna e avanzada en tecnología. Plan de compensación 401 ̊k; beneficios de licencia parental líderes en la industria; cuidado de niños y ancianos; seguro de mascotas; FTO; programas de bienestar; vacaciones pagadas; Requisitos de aplicación Los candidatos interesados deben presentar un currículum , carta de presentación , redacción de muestra y transcripción de la escuela de derecho para su consideración.