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About the Role

Wilson Sonsini is seeking a litigator to join our growing Office of the General Counsel (OGC) team as Counsel, Litigation and Discovery. This role will handle a broad range of litigation-related matters and support the OGC’s wider array of risk management work.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
Active bar license required, in California or another jurisdiction in which Wilson Sonsini 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 both independently and collaboratively with lawyers and departments across the firm 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.

Skills

Litigation
Discovery
Legal research
Legal writing
Risk management
Professional responsibility
Loss prevention
Analytical skills
Problem-solving skills
Organizational skills
Communication skills
Client service
Discretion
Professionalism

Location

Palo Alto
New York
San Francisco
Austin
Boston
Boulder
Century City
Delaware
Los Angeles
Salt Lake City
San Diego
Seattle
Washington, D.C.

Work Type

Full-time
Part-time
Hybrid remote

Experience Level

3+ years of litigation experience

Education Level

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

Salary/Compensations

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, Washington, D.C.: $147,050 - $198,950 per year.
Discretionary year-end merit bonus based on performance.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary and benefits package.

About the Company

Wilson Sonsini is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and other growth enterprises worldwide.
We represent companies at every stage of development, from entrepreneurial start-ups to multibillion-dollar global corporations, as well as the venture firms, private equity firms, and investment banks that finance and advise them.
The firm has approximately 1,100 attorneys in 17 offices: 13 in the U.S., two in China, and two in Europe.
Our broad spectrum of practices and entrepreneurial spirit allow exceptional opportunities for professional achievement and career growth.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).