A leading global law firm seeks an Assistant Managing Attorney to work closely with its Managing Attorney in developing and maintaining best practices for electronic filing and calendaring across California and the firm's other offices.

This role sits at the center of the firm's litigation procedures group, providing procedural guidance to litigators, overseeing court filings and service of process, and ensuring attorneys stay current on state and federal rule changes. The position involves substantial interaction with lawyers, court personnel, and staff, and includes supervision of other members of the Managing Attorney's Office.

The successful candidate will be highly organized, deadline-driven, and comfortable managing multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment while delivering consistently high-quality work product.

Bachelor's degree and J.D. required; admission to the California state bar preferred
Minimum of five years' experience in a Managing Attorney's Office or Clerk's Office at a large law firm
Familiarity with California federal and state court systems and corresponding rules (FRCP, FRAP)
Experience with electronic filing systems such as CM/ECF and California state court systems
Proficiency with court research and docketing tools (e.g., PACER, Westlaw, court alert services)
Prior supervisory experience within a Managing Attorney's Office preferred
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

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