Counsel, Litigation and Discovery

Overview

The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) is seeking a litigator to join its team as Counsel, Litigation and Discovery. Reporting to the General Counsel, this role handles a broad range of litigation-related matters while supporting the OGC’s wider array of risk management work.

This position is available on a full-time or part-time schedule with hybrid remote flexibility.

Responsibilities

Dispute & Litigation Management

• Analyze and manage disputes and pre-litigation matters, from initial fact investigation through resolution.
• Draft and respond to demand letters and related correspondence.
• Interact with outside counsel, opposing counsel, and firm personnel.
• Respond to non-party subpoenas and other legal process.

Document & Discovery Management

• Manage and conduct document collection and review in connection with matters involving the firm and its clients.
• Manage litigation holds and supervise document preservation.

Research, Policy & Risk Management Support

• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on litigation, ethics, and risk management issues.
• Draft, review, and revise firm templates and policies.
• Prepare training materials for attorneys and professional staff.
• Provide general support for the wide array of risk management duties performed by the OGC.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active bar license required, in California or another jurisdiction in which the organization has an office.
• 3+ years of litigation experience at a law firm; experience with professional responsibility, risk management, or law firm loss-prevention matters is a plus.
• Strong ability to work independently and collaboratively with lawyers and departments across the organization while managing shifting priorities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, research, writing, organizational, and communication skills.
• Commitment to excellent client service.
• Excellent discretion and professionalism in handling confidential and sensitive information.

Compensation & Benefits

• The actual base pay offered will depend on factors including the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, level of education, professional certifications and licenses, and work location.
• Discretionary year-end merit bonus may be available based on performance.

Anticipated pay range:

• Palo Alto, New York, San Francisco: $163,200 – $220,800 per year.
• Austin, Boston, Boulder, Century City, Delaware, Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, San Diego, Seattle: $147,050 – $198,950 per year.

Location

The primary location for this job posting is in Palo Alto, but other locations may be listed.