Litigation Practice Lawyer

Litigation Practice Support Lawyer

Fenwick is seeking a Litigation Practice Support Lawyer ("PSL") to support the firm’s four litigation subgroups:
Patent Litigation, IP & Complex Litigation, Securities Litigation, and Employment Litigation. The PSL will create, distribute, and manage model documents and forms; develop and organize content and knowledge resources; implement and promote relevant technology; prepare and present training materials; and manage and draft internal and external thought‑leadership content.

This position can be based in any U.S. office location and offers a hybrid work arrangement with in‑office work determined by business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and promote model documents, forms, precedents, and drafting guidance for the litigation subgroups.

• Identify forms suitable for automation and work with the Knowledge and Innovation team to automate them.

• Develop and promote strategies to make practice content accessible, including case and judge information and matter‑specific material.

• Assist practitioners in locating practice‑related knowledge resources and supporting technology.

• Build and maintain repositories for key practice information such as judges and experts.

• Collaborate on technology initiatives, pilot programs, and AI adoption for client and internal functions.

• Liaise with the Attorney Training team to develop and deliver substantive and practical legal skills training.

• Assist junior attorneys with presentation skills.

• Archive and make training materials readily accessible.

• Produce content for marketing and business development: articles, client alerts, presentations, case studies, market surveys, blogs.

• Monitor state and federal laws, regulations, and case law; update resources and inform practice groups of substantive developments.

Desired

Skills and Qualifications

• Expert legal knowledge and practice skills; experience in litigation subgroups is a plus.

• Strong legal drafting and analytical skills.

• Commitment to knowledge sharing, efficiency, and teamwork.

• Ability to build relationships with department personnel, firm management, attorneys, and staff; skill in gaining consensus for change.

• Superior client service, communication, and interpersonal skills; user‑friendly approach.

• Highly organized, efficient, detail‑oriented, and proactive.

• Initiative in managing multiple priorities and projects in a fast‑paced environment.

• Strategic focus, understanding of firm and practice group goals, and awareness of legal market trends.

• J.D. required; 4+ years experience in a law firm litigation practice.

• Experience with project management, legal software tools, and/or attorney training is a plus.

Reporting

The PSL reports to the Litigation Practice Group Director.

Benefits and Compensation

Anticipated salary range: $186,000 – $279,000. Salary may vary by qualifications, experience, education, certifications, and location.

Benefits include healthcare, life insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and wellbeing programs. A discretionary bonus may also be available.

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