Buchanan Legal Professional Services ยท 2 days ago
Litigation Practice Support Lawyer
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$220K/yr - $280K/yr
4+ years expBuchanan Legal Professional Services is a leading AmLaw firm seeking a Litigation Practice Support Lawyer to enhance practice efficiency across various litigation subgroups. The role involves developing model documents, managing knowledge resources, implementing technology solutions, and delivering training.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Connor Davis
Responsibilities
Create, maintain, and promote model documents, forms, precedents, drafting guidance, and practice-area resources, including client- and jurisdiction-specific filing templates
Identify opportunities for automation and collaborate with Knowledge & Innovation teams to build automated forms
Develop and implement strategies to organize and deliver accessible practice content (e.g., model briefs, exemplars, matter-specific materials)
Assist attorneys in locating internal and external knowledge resources and litigation technologies
Build and maintain repositories of key information (e.g., judges, experts, case intel)
Partner with innovation teams to pilot and implement AI and other technology tools for litigation workflows, including discovery, document preparation, and budgeting
Collaborate with Attorney Training and Practice Management teams to design and deliver substantive and practical skills training for attorneys and paralegals
Prepare materials for trainings and practice group meetings
Coach junior attorneys on presentation skills and content
Ensure training materials are properly archived and easy to access
Monitor legal and market developments to identify trends and best practices
Draft and maintain substantive content supporting marketing and business development, including articles, client alerts, presentations, case studies and blogs
Stay current on federal and state case law and regulations; update resources and provide timely responses to attorney inquiries
Qualification
Required
J.D. and 4+ years of litigation experience in a law firm environment
Strong drafting, analytical, and litigation practice skills
Strong interpersonal, communication, and client-service skills; ability to gain buy-in across all seniority levels
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Strategic mindset with an understanding of legal market trends and innovations
Preferred
Experience with project management, legal tech implementation, or attorney training is a plus
Experience in any of the listed litigation subgroups preferred
Company
Buchanan Legal Professional Services
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11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase