Litigation Practice Group Leader

1 month ago


Ridgefield Park, United States The Lawt Full time

Litigation Practice Group Leader

Ridgefield Park, NJ


OUR CLIENT

Our client is an acclaimed plaintiffs’ law firm recognized by Best Lawyers 2024 as a top firm in the category of “Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs.” Due to growth, the firm has created a new Litigation Practice Group Management position.


The firm offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package (estimated base salary of $175k-$225k plus bonus eligible) and a flexible, hybrid schedule in the Ridgefield Park office with light but consistent travel to the Philadelphia office.


The duties and responsibilities of this position are fluid as this is a newly created position, but the anticipated responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Manage schedules, workflow, and trial staffing needs
  • Occasionally support litigation assignments and trial preparation including drafting pleadings, collecting/organizing discovery, assembling juror notebooks, etc.
  • Oversee technological programs, reassess tech needs, and manage tech budget and training
  • Work with partners and HR team on hiring, onboarding, and performance evaluations
  • Work with partners and HR team to meet the educational needs of the practice group
  • Assign mentors and ensure that mentors/mentees have sufficient interaction
  • Oversee and recommended CLEs and professional development seminars


Required Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 5+ years of leadership experience in a large law firm (preferably AM LAW ranked)
  • 5+ years of complex litigation experience in a large law firm (preferably AM LAW ranked)
  • Exceptional writing skills
  • Tech savvy and experience with eDiscovery platforms
  • Hybrid presence in NJ; occasional travel to Philadelphia office


In addition to the above requirements, the following characteristics and skills are critical to the success of this position:

  • Strong attention to detail, meticulous organizational skills, superior time management, and a demonstrated history of managing and meeting deadlines
  • Sophisticated approach to work and ability to quickly build credibility with lawyers
  • Good judgment, discretion, and problem-solving skills
  • Proactive and collaborative approach to projects
  • Nuanced and thoughtful interpersonal communication skills
  • Reliable, punctual, and a consistently positive attitude


ABOUT THE LAWT

The Lawt is a team of recruiters who help lawyers with lateral moves, professional development, and sustainability of practice. We are certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) as a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE).


Learn more about our recruiters, our purpose-driven approach, and career offerings at www.thelawt.com. Please send resumes to katie@thelawt.com.



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