Staff Attorney - Appellate Project Manager (SAII)

Job Description

Staff Attorney - Appellate Project Manager (SAII)

Position Type:          Full Time

                                    Exempt

                                    Offsite (work in office based on business needs)       

Location:                   Washington D.C. (must be within commutable distance to office location)

Salary Range:           $130,000.00 - $160,000.00 *

*The salary range is the one that Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP reasonably expects to pay for this position.  The salary range does not guarantee, obligate, nor set expectations of an applicant’s wage in the event of hire.  The posted range is only one component of Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP’s Total Rewards package.

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JOB SUMMARY:
Appellate Project Manager Staff Attorney (“APM”) has substantial experience in all aspects of appellate filings, procedure, and protocols. The APM provides case management for pending appellate matters and may have supervisory duties relating to other staff providing appellate support projects. The APM will typically perform billable tasks associated with case organization, preparation for appeal, and appellate oral arguments. They will provide substantive attorney case support to the firm’s appellate matters. This person has substantial experience in all aspects of appellate cases, filings, procedure, and protocols. In that regard, they are the go-to support attorney at the firm for all things appellate, which may include mentorship, instruction, and leadership of other staff participating in appellate support projects. Development, monitoring, and other case management for pending appellate matters will be expected.
APM Staff Attorneys work closely with clients, firm attorneys, other Staff Attorneys, legal specialists, paralegals, litigation interns, case clerks, and vendors to service the cases and projects to which they are assigned. These Staff Attorneys interact regularly with other firm administrative and staff personnel.

JOB FUNCTIONS
• Manage the progress of appeals, track, and report on progress.
• Be the primary resource to appellate teams in all aspects.
• Prepare shell briefs and appendices.
• Review all appellate filings and conform to necessary formatting and styles.
• Interact with and manage outside vendors related to appellate work.
• Stay current on changes in appellate procedures, requirements, and rules.
• Lead teams of MTO staff providing appellate support as necessary.
• Conduct and supervise cite checks and preparation of briefs for all applicable appellate jurisdictions.
• Respond to work requests from LPS management on a variety of issues and special projects, including training and professional development, staff performance, prompt and complete timekeeping, and program improvements.
• Support business development related to United States Supreme Court cases and appellate jurisdictions.
• Lead training on appellate support processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES
Communicates effectively
Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
Being resilient
Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
Collaborates
Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Instills trust
Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.

TOOLS
• MS office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Adobe Acrobat proficiency
• Westlaw, Lexis, Relativity, RingCentral, FileSite, iTimekeep or other related billing tool, Case Notebook or comparable software applications

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS
1. J.D. degree from a major, accredited law school.
2. Admitted to a state bar, active and in good standing.
3. Flexibility to work long hours and travel on short notice when needed on behalf of the Firm.
4. A minimum of 5 years of appellate litigation experience in a law firm or legal environment.
5. Substantial experience in all aspects of appellate practice emphasizing procedure and protocols.
6. Knowledge of best appellate practices.
7. Ability to articulate case (project) goals, objectives, deliverables, costs, and deadlines; identify tasks; manage resources and schedule needed to achieve objectives.
8. Fluency in the technical language of desktop and enterprise business information systems.
9. Fluency in the technical language of Federal and State court rules and laws.
10. Strong organizational, reasoning, and research skills; creativity; strong written and verbal communication abilities; good judgment; attention to detail; and initiative.
11. Flexibility, composure, and the ability to prioritize and handle many urgent tasks and requests simultaneously with a high level of competence and accuracy; the ability to remain composed and professional under stressful circumstances; sensitivity to ethical and confidentiality requirements; strong customer service skills.
12. Team work, team-building, and leadership experience.
13. Ability to work with little supervision, demonstrating initiative and sound judgment in seeking work, managing work load, and in formulating and recommending projects or alternative ways to complete projects that will benefit the case/client.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Writing, typing, reading, speaking, hearing, seeing, sitting, bending, reaching, lifting up to 25 lbs

WORKING CONDITIONS
Quiet office environment in a high-rise building, seated the majority of the time

DIRECT REPORTS
None

The Staff Attorney - Appellate Project Manager (SAII) role is an amazing opportunity available on our team of professionals at Munger, Tolles & Olson, LLP! We offer competitive pay, benefits and an opportunity to make an impact in today’s world.

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About Munger, Tolles & Olson

Munger, Tolles & Olson has been consistently ranked on The American Lawyer’s A-List since its inception in 2004, including nine years in the top spot. We strive to hire only the most qualified and creative lawyers. We believe that clerkships provide valuable experience. In this regard, about 80% of our attorneys served as law clerks to federal or state judges and sixteen attorneys were clerks to U.S. Supreme Court Justices. We recruit and retain the best professional talent to support our Attorneys with a focus on service and excellence. We have a full spectrum of functional positions including Information Technology, Information Security, Accounting, Human Resources, Legal Support, and Marketing.

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MTO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles (for example, braids, locks, and twists), color, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, marital or domestic partner status, parental or family care status, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, disability or medical condition, genetic characteristic, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.  It is the policy of Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP to prohibit discrimination, unlawful harassment (including sexual harassment), and retaliation.  This commitment prohibits such conduct by any individual involved in MTO’s operations and by anyone doing business with or on behalf of Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP.

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Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP (MTO) does not accept unsolicited resumes from 3rd parties or agencies.  Any unsolicited resumes and profiles received from 3rd parties or agencies will be considered property of MTO and no fees will be due or paid.  If you wish to become an approved Agency with MTO, please contact a member of the MTO Talent Acquisition Team.