About Latham & WatkinsLatham & Watkins is one of the world's leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the 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. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.About the RoleThe Litigation Services Supervising Attorney is an integral part of Latham's Litigation Services team. This role will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Texas Litigation Services teams, in collaboration with the Litigation Services Managing Attorney, while developing and supervising the Texas Litigation Services team and playing an active role in hiring, assignment, training, and evaluation of the staff, including recommendations regarding salary and bonus administration. This role will be located in our Austin office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.Responsibilities & QualificationsOther key responsibilities include:Using Westlaw Edge, Lexis+, Courtlink, Lex Machina, and other research platforms to provide high-level legal research and analysis with respect to procedural issues across many jurisdictions; where appropriate, serving as a resource for strategic legal analysis relating to general litigation procedure and rule interpretation, and remaining abreast of legal trends to ensure comprehensive and current guidance to attorneys and staffDemonstrating an advanced knowledge of applicable court rules and procedures; applying court rules in multiple jurisdictions quickly, efficiently, and in a manner that instills confidence and ensures risk managementDeveloping a repository of judicial insight, including: (1) the review of transcripts to identify themes relevant to pending matters, (2) the compilation of case precedent, recent decisions of interest, reversal rates, motion timing analytics, and judicial biography with notable cases and lawyer commentary, and (3) the tracking of attorney experience before applicable judgesPreparing procedural road maps in advance of major court filings to flag applicable rules and requirements, identifying areas of concern (such as preservation of confidentiality), offering relevant templates and precedent, and streamlining collaboration with all team members (including attorneys, Litigation Services, and paralegals, where appropriate) in anticipation of upcoming submissionsIn collaboration with the Litigation Services Managing Attorney, ensuring that case deadlines are correctly calculated and calendared, overseeing and participating in court and agency filings in paper and electronic formats, adhering to individual court and judicial procedures, and ensuring that applicable deadlines are metProtecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retainsWe'd love to hear from you if you:Demonstrate excellence in oral and written communication skillsDisplay the ability to articulate complex court rules and calendaring issues in a comprehensible, accurate, confident, and concise mannerPossess well-developed and professional interpersonal skills; ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the FirmAnd have:A J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law schoolCurrent bar admission in the state of the practice office or its main jurisdiction of litigationA minimum of five (5) years of experience in a Litigation Services role; a minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Litigation Associate and/or as a court employee may be consideredA minimum of two (2) years or more of experience in a supervisory capacity, preferablyBenefits & Additional InformationSuccessful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham's comprehensive benefit program which includes:Healthcare, life and disability insuranceA generous 401k planAt least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenureWell‑being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well‑being events, and more)Professional development programsEmployee discountsAffinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staffLatham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.Pay RangeUSD $200,000.00 – $230,000.00 /Yr.#J-18808-Ljbffr