A leading international 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 more broadly. This role is based in the firm's Newport Beach office.

The Assistant Managing Attorney works closely with litigators and administrative staff on court-rule compliance, motion practice procedure, service of process, and docketing and calendaring operations. The position carries supervisory responsibility within the Managing Attorney's Office and significant contact with lawyers, court personnel, and clerical staff.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, deadline-driven, and comfortable advising litigators on procedural matters in fast-paced California state and federal court practice.

Bachelor's degree and J.D. required
Admission to the California state bar preferred
Minimum of five years of experience in a Managing Attorney or Clerk's Office at a large law firm
Experience supervising members of a Managing Attorney's Office preferred
Familiarity with California federal and state court systems and corresponding rules, including FRCP and FRAP
Proficiency with electronic case filing systems such as CM/ECF and California state court systems, plus docketing and calendaring tools
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; self-starter able to work independently and as part of a team

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