Senior Paralegal, Litigation Case Manager

Job Summary

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high-stakes. The firm’s work is distinguished by a unique combination of precision and vision.

Based in any of our U.S. offices, the Senior Paralegal, Litigation Case Manager will be responsible for contributing as lead paralegal on large, complex cases for one of the Firm’s largest clients. This role involves facilitating the smooth progression of cases from inception to resolution, ensuring they are handled efficiently and effectively. This individual must be comfortable and effective in client-facing situations, demonstrating strong communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain professional relationships.

This role reports to the Manager, Paralegal Services.

Responsibilities include:

• Performing all elements of litigation case management, including file management, discovery, and trial activities.
• Overseeing and managing a sizable caseload of complex matters, ensuring all deadlines and milestones are met.
• Implementing case calendaring systems to track filings and appropriately distribute information.
• Preparing and maintaining detailed reports and summaries of case activities and developments.
• Serving as point of contact for clients, providing updates on case status and responding to inquiries.
• Utilizing existing systems and procedures and/or establishing new procedures to facilitate the organization and retrieval of documents by and for the attorneys on the case team.
• Coordinating and overseeing the tasks of more junior paralegals and other support staff as needed on large litigation matters and/or investigations in all phases of litigation from discovery through trial/arbitration.
• Liaising between case team attorneys and support staff as needed to ensure that case-specific paralegal services are meeting the team’s expectations.
• Interacting with outside entities (e.g. courts, government agencies, expert witnesses, corporations, vendors, and other law firms) to gather information or coordinate support of firm activities, specifically trials and arbitrations.
• Leading discovery and witness preparation support efforts.
• Drafting, reviewing, and/or analyzing routine legal documents as requested by attorneys; conducting legal research under attorney supervision.
• Providing formal and/or informal guidance and training to more junior paralegals regarding firm and litigation procedures and best practices.
• Creating and maintaining effective working relationships with others to facilitate a positive and productive work environment.
• Managing relationships with peers in co-counsel or virtual law firm organizations.
• Continuously refining, developing, and expanding skills in anticipation of changes in the work environment or profession.
• Assisting with all aspects, including logistics and travel, of trial and arbitration preparations.
• Preparing and submitting timekeeping reports in a timely manner.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Significant substantive knowledge of the procedures, terminology and documents relating to litigation matters; high degree of specialization in areas of expertise.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with the appropriate discretion.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication and people skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong collaboration and facilitation skills to work with various departments and facilitate their ability to work with each other.
• Ability to work independently and with a team, and to proactively delegate and manage resources effectively.
•  Strong initiative and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to exercise independent judgment and make decisions while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, detail-oriented work environment.
• Creative thinker who is open to considering multiple approaches to issues and collaborating with other leaders to develop and execute plans.
• Demonstrated ability to balance the “big picture” with attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe, collaboration platforms, document management software and systems (e.g., Microsoft SharePoint, Google Workspace).
• Proficient with eDiscovery databases.
• Proficient with cite-checking and Bluebook rules.
• Ability to convey information to individuals at all levels within the firm in a courteous and professional manner; strong service orientation.
• Must be available to work overtime as needed.
• Available to work on-site and travel as required.

Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• A certificate from an ABA-approved Paralegal training program preferred.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Minimum 7 years work experience as a litigation paralegal in an AmLaw 100 firm or a specialized litigation practice firm.
• Experience with all stages of litigation, including intake, discovery, and trial.
• Experience managing large, complex litigations and/or investigations involving multiple workstreams and multiple related litigations.
• Experience preparing for and attending trials, arbitrations and hearings.
• Experience coordinating trial and arbitration logistics, including negotiating for workspace, setting-up remote office space, and coordinating with vendors.
• Experience developing and maintaining processes to collect, store, and maintain paper and electronic case files.
• Experience with court and administrative agency filings, including electronic or efilings.
• Experience using eDiscovery databases (e.g. Relativity, Nuix Discover).
• Experience using litigation support software for managing files and transcripts prefer (e.g. LiveNote, CaseMap, etc.).

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​Gibson Dunn will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of local law.

Compensation & Benefits:

The annual compensation range for this position is $160-185k. The salary offered within this range will depend upon qualifications and other operational considerations.

Locations:

Century City, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Orange County, Palo Alto, San Francisco, Washington, D.C.

EEO Statement

Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all partners, employees and applicants and, in accordance with the applicable federal and state laws, does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, color, religion, matriculation or political affiliation, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, ancestry, age, marital status or partnership status, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, personal appearance, genetic information, predisposing genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and sex offenses, arrest or conviction record, or on any other basis prohibited by law.