Latham & Watkins

Litigation Services Attorney

Latham & Watkins
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $145,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced knowledge of court rules and procedures across multiple jurisdictions, with strong analytical skills to convey complex legal principles effectively. Proven ability to manage litigation deadlines and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Advanced Knowledge Of Court RulesJ.D. Degree From An ABA-Accredited Law SchoolCurrent Bar AdmissionMinimum Two Years Of Litigation ExperienceExperience Using Westlaw And LexisNexis

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide high-level legal analysis regarding complex procedural and strategic issues in state and federal court
  • Review filings for form and procedural content
  • Prepare procedural road maps for upcoming court filings
  • Advise Litigation & Trial Department members on court rules, civil procedure, filing protocol, and deadline calculations
  • Conduct judicial research to develop profiles and analytics on specific judges, including transcript review
  • Oversee and perform calendaring functions for litigation deadlines in contested matters
  • Communicate deadlines to firm-wide litigation teams
  • Research and retrieve court documents from paper and electronic databases
  • Review and file client and Firm court documents
  • Process daily litigation mail
  • Coordinate process servers for the office
  • Prepare roadmaps for complex court filings, flagging procedural intricacies and highlighting strategic opportunities
  • Protect and maintain highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and proprietary information

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Advanced knowledge of applicable court rules and procedures
  • Ability to apply court rules in multiple jurisdictions quickly, efficiently, and in a manner which instills confidence and ensures risk management
  • Ability to articulate complex court rules and calendaring issues in a comprehensible, accurate, confident, and concise manner
  • Analytical skills to correctly comprehend and convey complex legal principles
  • J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school
  • Current bar admission in a relevant state
  • Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a practicing litigation attorney and/or attorney in a Docket/Calendar/Litigation Services environment
  • Experience using Westlaw, LexisNexis, CourtLink, Lex Machina, and other research platforms

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance
  • Healthcare, life and disability insurance
  • A generous 401k plan
  • At least 11 paid holidays per year
  • PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
  • Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
  • Professional development programs
  • Employee discounts
  • Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff
  • Flexible working schedule allowing for a hybrid and in-office presence may be available

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Hard Skills
Legal AnalysisJudicial ResearchProcedural Road MapsDeadline CalculationsCourt Filings ReviewLitigation Mail ProcessingCalendaring FunctionsComplex Legal Principles Comprehension
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsEffective CommunicationConfidence In Articulating Legal Concepts
Tools & Technologies
WestlawLexisNexisCourtLinkLex Machina
Certifications & Qualifications
Current Bar Admission
Industry Keywords
LitigationCivil ProcedureFiling ProtocolRisk ManagementConfidential Information Protection