Campaign Legal Center ยท 1 day ago
Litigation Operations Manager
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$128K/yr - $184K/yr
5+ years expCampaign Legal Center is dedicated to protecting and advancing democracy through its litigation efforts. The Litigation Operations Manager will support the organization by building and maintaining litigation systems, developing pro bono relationships, and providing training opportunities for litigation staff.
AdvocacyAssociationLegalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Developing, maintaining, and strengthening relationships with a range of potential co-counsel including leading national firms, local firms in target jurisdictions, boutique litigation firms, and other potential pro-bono partners. This work will include:
Building and maintaining a roster of pro bono counsel
Identifying appropriate matters for pro bono assistance and facilitating their onboarding
Creating systems for more effective partnership with pro bono counsel
Overseeing litigation operation and procedures including:
Case opening and closing procedures, including managing client retainers, co-counsel agreements, expert retainers, and other relationships with litigation vendors
Creating and maintaining template materials and resources for all stages of litigation including discovery, expert reports and testimony, depositions, and trial preparation
Developing litigation best practices and procedures resources
Responsibility for monitoring legal technology developments and spearheading projects to introduce new platforms and tools (including those that are AI-powered) to improve efficiency
Establishing, implementing, and overseeing training opportunities for litigation staff at all levels
Supporting the programming and coordination of the legal fellow and intern programs
Qualification
Required
At least five years of post-JD experience
Demonstrated ability to create and maintain systems that enhance litigation team efficiency and effectiveness
Demonstrated ability to develop and facilitate strong co-counsel and pro bono relationships
Strong familiarity with all phases of litigation and case management and e-discovery platforms
Exceptional project management and organizational skills
Exceptional interpersonal communication skills with a proven ability to work effectively and collaboratively as part of a team
Commitment to the nonpartisan nature, CLC's DEI goals, and CLC's overall mission
Preferred
Familiarity or experience with nonprofit legal work preferred but not required
Benefits
Generous health, dental, and vision insurance with low employee premiums
A 401(k) retirement plan with a dollar-for-dollar match up to 6%, with immediate vesting
20 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 3 floating holidays annually
12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, 10 days of bereavement leave, and 8 weeks of sabbatical leave for those who qualify
Office closures for all federal holidays, plus typically a week in late summer, and a week in the winter.
Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
A $1,000 annual professional development stipend and bar membership reimbursement
A $300 annual technology allowance
Pre-tax metro smart benefits
New family and family planning support, including reimbursement for travel to access legal reproductive healthcare
An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free, confidential support for personal, financial, and family matters.
Company
Campaign Legal Center
Campaign Legal Center is a nonprofit organization that protects voting rights, campaign finance transparency, and democratic processes.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Sandhya Bathija
Vice President and Chief Communications Officer
Bee Walsh
Human Resources Business Partner
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