A global law firm is seeking an Assistant Managing Attorney to support its Managing Attorney in developing and maintaining best practices for electronic filing and calendaring across its California offices and beyond. Based in Los Angeles, this role sits at the center of the firm's litigation operations and involves close collaboration with litigators, court staff, and administrative personnel.

The Assistant Managing Attorney will review court documents for procedural compliance and form, conduct legal research on procedural matters, and advise litigators on motion practice and policy across California state and federal courts. The role also encompasses service-of-process coordination, monitoring new cases and rule changes, managing electronic and hard-copy filings, and extracting and tracking information from court dockets and calendaring systems.

Additional responsibilities include screening incoming court documents, calculating and calendaring deadlines, supervising members of the Managing Attorney's Office, supporting quality control of docket and calendar entries, and ensuring lawyers receive timely notice of deadlines and appearances. The position carries significant contact with lawyers and court and clerical staff.

J.D. and Bachelor's degree required
Minimum of five years of experience in a Managing Attorney or Clerk's Office at a large law firm
Familiarity with California federal and state court systems and applicable rules, including FRCP and FRAP
Experience supervising staff within a Managing Attorney's Office preferred
Admission to the California state bar preferred
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Highly organized, self-starting, and able to manage multiple activities under tight deadlines

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