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Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP · 3 months ago

Staff Attorney - Project Manager

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$162K/yr - $187K/yr

5+ years exp

Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP is a prestigious law firm known for its commitment to excellence and service. They are seeking a Staff Attorney - Project Manager to provide strategic design and management for discovery and fact development projects, utilizing technological expertise to manage workflows and lead teams effectively.

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Responsibilities

All Fact Development & Review Staff Attorney functions

Select and implement strategy and design discovery solutions for firm matters

Manage projects, track and report on costs and progress

Assist case team with custodian interviews

Interact with and manage outside vendors

Advanced facility with all major e-discovery technologies

Lead teams of MTO and leased reviewers as necessary

Mastery and implementation of MTO's best discovery practices

Respond to work requests from LPS management on a variety of issues and special projects, including training and professional development, staff performance, prompt and complete timekeeping and program improvements

Lead trial preparation support processes

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

J.D. degreeCalifornia bar admissionComplex litigation experienceDiscovery project managementE-discovery technologiesProject designImplementationBudgetingQuality controlCustomer service skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeamworkLeadership

Required

J.D. degree from a major, accredited law school

Admitted to the CA bar, active and in good standing

Flexibility to work long hours and travel on short notice when needed on behalf of the Firm

Satisfy Fact Development & Review Staff attorney job qualifications

A minimum of 5 years of complex litigation experience in a law firm, or equivalent emphasizing discovery project management

Experience in discovery project design, implementation, supervision, budgeting and quality control

Substantial experience in all aspects of litigation project management including litigation holds, early fact development and case assessment, collection, processing, culling strategies, document review, production and privilege logging

Ability to articulate case (project) goals, objectives, deliverables, costs and deadlines; identify tasks, resources and schedule need to achieve objectives

Fluency in the technical language of desktop and enterprise business information systems

Strong organizational, reasoning and research skills; creativity; strong written and verbal communication abilities; good judgment; attention to detail; and initiative

Flexibility, composure and the ability to prioritize and handle many urgent tasks and requests simultaneously with a high level of competence and accuracy; the ability to remain composed and professional under stressful circumstances; sensitivity to ethical and confidentiality requirements; strong customer service skills

Team work, team-building and leadership experience

Ability to work with little supervision, demonstrating initiative and sound judgment in seeking work, managing work load and in formulating and recommending projects or alternative ways to complete projects that will benefit the case/client

Benefits

Competitive pay

Benefits

An opportunity to make an impact in today’s world

Company

Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP

Munger, Tolles & Olson is a 200-lawyer firm based in Los Angeles with a national practice representing clients in a broad range of complex and high-profile matters.

Founded in 1962

Los Angeles, California, USA

201-500 employees