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  • Mid-Level Associate, Employment Group

    Fenwick & West LLP 4.9company rating

    Fenwick & West LLP job in San Francisco, CA

    Our Employment Group is seeking a mid-level associate with employment law experience in both litigation and counseling for our Silicon Valley, San Francisco, or Santa Monica office. The ideal candidate will have experience in and aptitude for advising employers (including and especially early and mid-stage start-up companies) on a wide variety of employment law issues, including, but not limited to, wage/hour, terminations, reductions in force, leaves of absence, workplace investigations, worker classification assessments, and preparation or review of employment agreements and policies, including offer letters, handbooks, compensation plans, and separation agreements. Strong litigation skills, including experience managing single plaintiff as well as complex cases, are required. The candidate should have significant command of employment law, including and especially California state and local employment laws, together with a business-minded approach to problem solving for clients. Candidates should have top academics and CA bar membership. Job Description: The Employment Group counsels and litigates in the areas of employment discrimination, sexual harassment, wrongful termination, wage-hour, trade secrets/non-competition/unfair competition, workplace privacy, executive employment agreements, and many other areas pertaining to hiring, promotion, compensation, and discipline. The firm regularly advises employers and trains managers concerning personnel systems, policies, and practices. To apply, please complete our online application and include a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript. (Agency recruiters: please submit via your agency's Workday agency portal.) #LI-HYBRID Benefits and Compensation Details: At Fenwick, we believe that our partners and employees are our most important asset. Helping you and your families achieve and maintain good health - physical, emotional, and financial - is the reason we offer a comprehensive benefit program. We provide benefits to eligible employees under plans such as Healthcare, Life Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Wellbeing. The anticipated range for this position is: $260,000 - $390,000 Depending on the role, the actual base salary offered may depend upon a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. A discretionary bonus for eligible employees may also be available based on performance. Additional information about employee eligibility for benefits and discretionary bonus will be made available upon request.
    $260k-390k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
  • Temporary Risk Management Assistant

    Fenwick & West LLP 4.9company rating

    Fenwick & West LLP job in San Francisco, CA

    Our Risk Management department has an opening for a temporary (approximately 1 year) assistant who will be responsible for supporting audit response, new business intake, litigation docket and other risk management projects and tasks. This position can be based in any of our west coast offices and offers a hybrid schedule which requires at least 1 day onsite per week in your designated office with the possibility of additional required in-office days depending on business needs. The work schedule for this position (non-exempt) will be 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm. Job Description: * Assist the Audit Response Specialist by maintaining electronic files, interacting with attorneys to gather information and drafting response letters * Help the review and analysis of accounting records to provide financial information related to loss contingencies * Maintenance of the department's electronic audit files * Assist in the processing of New Business Intake by assisting with client and matter closures * Assist in the follow-up on pending Risk Management matters * Assist in monitoring the Risk Management Change Forms Mailbox * Assist in various Litigation Docket tasks including calendaring docket deadlines and ECF mailbox maintenance * Perform other Risk Management related projects and tasks as assigned Desired Skills and Qualifications: * Demonstrated computer proficiency (knowledge of MS Office applications preferred) * Willingness to perform repetitive tasks * Ability to prioritize and work under pressure to meet deadlines * Possess a strong attention to detail Reporting to the Senior Risk Management Manager, the ideal candidate will have excellent data entry skills and is detail oriented. A college degree and/or 1-2 years of law firm administration experience is preferred. #LI-Hybrid Benefits and Compensation Details: At Fenwick, we believe that our partners and employees are our most important asset. Helping you and your families achieve and maintain good health - physical, emotional, and financial - is the reason we offer a comprehensive benefit program. We provide benefits to eligible employees under plans such as Healthcare, Life Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Wellbeing. The anticipated range for this position is: $57,000 - $77,250 Depending on the role, the actual base salary offered may depend upon a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. A discretionary bonus for eligible employees may also be available based on performance. Additional information about employee eligibility for benefits and discretionary bonus will be made available upon request.
    $57k-77.3k yearly Auto-Apply 47d ago
  • Service Support Analyst (San Francisco)

    Fenwick & West LLP 4.9company rating

    Fenwick & West LLP job in San Francisco, CA

    Our Information Technology department is seeking a Service Support Analyst who will be responsible for coming up with solutions and workarounds for computer hardware, operating system, network and application problems. The analyst will provide first-line investigation and diagnosis of incidents following the incident management process, respond to user calls, listen to user needs and/or issues and provide helpful solutions to their problems. Job Description: * Provide computer, network and software support to the end-user community via telephone, email, remote-access, or in-person. * Install or relocate computers systems, including monitors and printers. * Install application software based on corporate standards and end-user requirements. * Coordinate conference setups in conjunction with the Facilities department and the Professional Development department. * Participate in departmental, committee, and technical meetings to discuss and resolve user issues and implement new projects. * Monitor and maintain loaner notebook computer inventory. * Diagnose and repair computer hardware and contact vendor when necessary. * Other duties as assigned. Desired Skills & Qualifications * Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work and support end-users in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment with courtesy and tact. * Experience working with variety of computer desktop and notebook hardware, including printers, monitors, cabling and connectors for networking and peripherals. * Experience with Service Desk ticket tracking and management software. * Experience with video conference applications/equipment, and remote meeting technologies (specifically with Webex, Zoom and MS Teams). * Knowledge of Microsoft applications and Windows desktop operating system * Ability to work under pressure and effectively prioritize multiple tasks. * Effective verbal and written communication skills. * Ability to deal responsibly with sensitive and confidential information in a discreet and secure manner. * Ability to work in a team environment. * Ability to understand the business' objectives and that the end user's problem affects the business. Reporting to the Associate Director of IT Service, the ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1 year of experience in a customer service role dealing directly with end-users and 2+ years of experience in using computer hardware and software focused on Microsoft technologies. Experience supporting end-users in an office environment utilizing current LAN technology and network printing. Benefits and Compensation Details: At Fenwick, we believe that our partners and employees are our most important asset. Helping you and your families achieve and maintain good health - physical, emotional, and financial - is the reason we offer a comprehensive benefit program. We provide benefits to eligible employees under plans such as Healthcare, Life Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Wellbeing. The anticipated range for this position is: $76,000 - $107,500 Depending on the role, the actual base salary offered may depend upon a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. A discretionary bonus for eligible employees may also be available based on performance. Additional information about employee eligibility for benefits and discretionary bonus will be made available upon request.
    $76k-107.5k yearly Auto-Apply 13d ago
  • Travel Services Coordinator

    Cooley 4.8company rating

    San Francisco, CA job

    Cooley is seeking a Travel Services Coordinator to join the Travel team. The Travel Services Coordinator is responsible for providing day-to-day assistance to the Travel Services department including traveler support and reconciliation of department invoices. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Position responsibilities: Organize and coordinate logistics for travel vendor on site or external meetings Monitor and respond, as appropriate to travel department emails. Forward requests as appropriate for additional input to resolve the inquiries Create and maintain user profiles on various travel vendor portals Coordinate with Cooley's Travel Management Company (TMC) and various vendors/hotels to apply payment for guest stays and/or hotel services through credit card authorization (cca) link requests Follow up to obtain receipts after charges occur and maintain a guest traveler and other charges spreadsheet to include all detail for each charge for use in month end reconciliation and accounting required backup Upload, edit, audit and complete electronic reconciliation of monthly AmEx and/or other travel vendor invoices through 3E and Chrome River Monitor monthly unused ticket reporting and send periodic reminders to travelers to initiate use of ticket credits Monitor refundable ticket report and initiate refunds through TMC consultants as appropriate Maintain travel department vendor contact lists Produce travel detail reports from the TMC travel portal, as requested Research and troubleshoot online travel platform functionality problems and travel itinerary questions Maintain the Travel department CooleyNet page with various travel alerts, documents, or other travel related materials (training provided) Provide high level customer service support to end users of travel platforms, TMC consultants, vendors, accounting department personnel and others, as required Receipt request fulfillment to the Accounting/Finance department or as otherwise requested Update and maintain electronic filing of travel related contracts and correspondence Assist with the creation and publishing of a travel department internal newsletter Provide administrative support to Senior Travel Services Manager and Director of Travel Services, as needed Responsible for ad hoc travel booking for both internal and guest travelers All other duties as assigned or required Skills and experience: Required: After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications Advanced Excel skills Available to work overtime, as required 2+ year's experience (e.g., administrative support role performing a wide range of administrative tasks with the ability to juggle multiple priorities) and in professional services environment Eligible for consideration of Senior designation with 3+ years' creditable experience along with the proven ability to operate at an elevated level in terms of scope of responsibility, judgement and autonomy) Strong customer service skills Advanced Excel skills Preferred: Bachelor's Degree Accounting and/or travel program experience Competencies: Self-starter Strong aptitude for learning Strong ability to multi-task between travel-related tasks while answering a multitude of email inquiries and/or requests Problem solving and ability to research historical data and produce reports Ability to take initiative and make suggestions for improvements to processes and procedures Strong follow-up skills Ability to exhibit high level professionalism and customer service skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Exhibit discretion in all communications Strong organizational skills and detail oriented Calm demeanor and ability to meet competing deadlines Ability to exercise good judgement and decision-making skills Cooley offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits package and is committed to fair and equitable employment practices. EOE. The expected hourly pay range for this position with a work schedule of 40 hours per week is $37.50 - $46.00 ($78,000.00 - $95,680.00 annually). Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate. Senior level candidates may be considered for this position and would be eligible for a higher salary range based on experience. We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as 20 days of Paid Time Off (“PTO”) and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.
    $78k-95.7k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
  • Associate Director Human Resources

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP 4.9company rating

    San Francisco, CA job

    Updated: Sep 11, 2025 Apply Now Share: About Kirkland & Ellis At Kirkland & Ellis, we don't just meet the standard for legal excellence - we set it. Our culture is built on teamwork, ingenuity and an unwavering commitment to continuous growth. We tackle the most sophisticated legal challenges with bold ideas and innovative solutions, powered by the exceptional experience and ambition of our 7,000+ people, including 4,000+ attorneys, across 22 offices worldwide. Our dedicated professionals share our lawyers' commitment to excellence and show up each day to do meaningful work that helps drive global business, investment and innovation forward. What You'll Do The Role Are you a strategic HR leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-performance environment? Do you excel at guiding people-first strategies while delivering white-glove support across teams? Kirkland & Ellis is seeking an experienced, relationship-driven Associate Director of Human Resources to lead our HR function in the Bay Area with oversight of our Salt Lake City team. This is a high-impact opportunity for a confident HR professional who is energized by both big-picture strategy and day-to-day execution. As a trusted advisor to both our Firm's partners and staff leaders, you'll collaborate across departments to attract, support, and retain exceptional talent. If you have deep HR knowledge, a strong business mindset, and a passion for building engaged, high-performing teams, we'd love to hear from you. In this dynamic leadership role, you'll: * Oversee the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding to performance management and offboarding, ensuring a best-in-class experience for staff and attorneys alike. * Serve as the primary HR leader and business partner for the Bay Area and Salt Lake City offices, advising local leadership and collaborating closely with Firmwide Talent and Centers of Expertise. * Manage a high-performing local HR team-including assistants, coordinators, specialists, and supervisors-through mentorship, development, and thoughtful delegation. * Guide employee relations matters with care and sound judgment, partnering with stakeholders to support a fair and balanced workplace. * Champion talent acquisition efforts by aligning recruiting strategies with business needs and collaborating closely with the Firmwide TA team. * Lead key processes such as performance evaluations, compensation administration, and career development planning in partnership with the Senior Director of Administration and Firmwide HR leaders. * Foster a positive and inclusive culture by supporting staff engagement initiatives and ensuring alignment with Kirkland's high service standards. What You'll Bring We're looking for a seasoned, strategic HR professional with: * A bachelor's degree; PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred. * At least 10 years of progressive HR experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role within a professional services or similarly complex environment. * Deep knowledge of employment law (federal and local) and a strong foundation in employee relations, compliance, and HR best practices. * Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, develop talent, and drive organizational change. * Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills-you inspire trust, handle sensitive issues discreetly, and build relationships across all levels. * A proactive, analytical mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and strategic impact. * Proficiency with HRIS platforms and data-driven decision-making. At Kirkland, people are our greatest asset. This role offers the opportunity to lead with purpose, make meaningful impact, and help shape the employee experience at one of the world's leading law firms. Compensation The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position in the Bay Area. This range may differ based on your geographic location and cost of living considerations. At Kirkland & Ellis, we consider compensation more than just a base salary. We offer an exceptional range of flexible benefits including comprehensive healthcare, paid time off, and retirement. We also offer personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work. Compensation Range: * Bay Area: $205,000 - $225,000 How to Apply Thank you for your interest in Kirkland & Ellis LLP. To complete an application and submit your resume, please click "Apply Now." Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay! If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others at Kirkland. Equal Employment Opportunity The Firm will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records and criminal histories consistent with local laws. All employment decisions, including the recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment (if necessary) are made without regard to the employee's race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law. #LI-Hybrid #LI-NK1
    $205k-225k yearly 25d ago
  • Marketing/Business Development Assistant

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP 4.9company rating

    San Francisco, CA job

    Updated: Oct 28, 2025 Apply Now Share: About Kirkland & Ellis At Kirkland & Ellis, we don't just meet the standard for legal excellence - we set it. Our culture is built on teamwork, ingenuity and an unwavering commitment to continuous growth. We tackle the most sophisticated legal challenges with bold ideas and innovative solutions, powered by the exceptional experience and ambition of our 7,000+ people, including 4,000+ attorneys, across 22 offices worldwide. Our dedicated professionals share our lawyers' commitment to excellence and show up each day to do meaningful work that helps drive global business, investment and innovation forward. What You'll Do Are you an organized, proactive professional who enjoys bringing people and ideas together? Join Kirkland & Ellis as a Marketing & Business Development (MBD) Assistant supporting our Bay Area offices. You'll provide vital support for client engagement, events, and marketing initiatives that strengthen the Firm's regional presence. Reporting to the Bay Area Business Development Manager and working closely with the Associate Director, you'll coordinate event logistics, maintain data in our client relationship management (CRM) system Salesforce, and collaborate with colleagues across our international MBD network-a team known for creativity, responsiveness, and client focus. * Event Coordination - Support the planning and execution of seminars, receptions, client entertainment, and sponsorships. * Brand & Communications Support - Help develop invitations, signage, and materials in partnership with the Brand team. * CRM & Data Management - Maintain accurate contact lists, event details, and marketing data in Salesforce. * Client Gifts & Purchasing - Coordinate gift ideas, manage vendor communications, and process purchases. * Administrative Support - Prepare invoices, expense reports, newsletters, and the Bay Area events calendar. * Team Collaboration - Assist with meetings, scheduling, submissions, and general support for the Bay Area and West Coast MBD teams. The schedule for this position is: * Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 5:30 pm CST (37.5 hours/week) * Hybrid work arrangement. What You'll Bring * Education - Bachelor's degree required. * Experience - Administrative, marketing, or business development internship/support experience preferred; professional services experience a plus. * Technical Skills - Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Salesforce or CRM familiarity helpful (training provided). * Communication & Organization - Strong writing, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities. * Teamwork & Initiative - Collaborative mindset with a proactive, adaptable approach in a fast-paced environment. If you're eager to grow your marketing and business development skills while supporting a collaborative, high-performing team, we'd love to hear from you! Compensation The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position in the Bay Area. This range may differ based on your geographic location and cost of living considerations. At Kirkland & Ellis, we consider compensation more than just a base salary. We offer an exceptional range of flexible benefits including comprehensive healthcare, paid time off, and retirement. We also offer personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work. Compensation Range: Bay Area: $60,000 - $77,000 How to Apply Thank you for your interest in Kirkland & Ellis LLP. To complete an application and submit your resume, please click "Apply Now." Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay! If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others at Kirkland. Equal Employment Opportunity The Firm will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records and criminal histories consistent with local laws. All employment decisions, including the recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment (if necessary) are made without regard to the employee's race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law. #LI-SB1 #LI-Hybrid
    $60k-77k yearly 17d ago
  • Competitive Intelligence Analyst

    Cooley 4.8company rating

    San Francisco, CA job

    Cooley is seeking a Competitive Intelligence Analyst to join the Data Delivery team. Cooley Innovation embraces a culture of customer service excellence and all members of the department are expected to move this agenda forward. To that end, the Competitive Intelligence (CI) Analyst is expected to recognize that the Cooley Innovation department is a service organization first and foremost and will be evaluated on this requirement equal in importance to the technical or operational responsibilities outlined later in this document. The Competitive Intelligence (CI) team is a global team. Under the management of the Senior Competitive Intelligence Manager, the Competitive Intelligence Analyst will work productively with all members of the global CI team within the Data Delivery department to support the delivery of the global CI service. The analyst will formulate, develop and communicate insightful and actionable intelligence to support strategic decision making to drive business development, profitability, growth, client retention and other business opportunities. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Position responsibilities: Conduct in-depth, tailored research and analysis of companies, industries, technologies, markets and competitors; communicate insightful and actionable intelligence to support strategic decision making to drive business development, profitability, growth, client retention and other business opportunities Retrieve accurate and relevant data using a wide array of data sources, and utilize sophisticated reporting tools including visualization tools to present and highlight trends and patterns Create and report weekly/monthly financing deal data specific to different industries and/or geographies as part of our suite of proactive business development work products Monitor vast amount of news and litigation filings to provide practice group leaders with actionable intelligence Keep abreast of news and events related to firm clients/industries/verticals/competitors; proactively distil and distribute intelligence when appropriate Contribute to the development of advanced current awareness services relating to clients, targets, industries, competitors and other topics for business development and market visibility opportunities Develop market data visualization utilizing visualization tools Take part in the development of the mission and vision for the CI team, formulating processes and developing best practices Participate in the promotion, development and maturing of the CI function to all relevant practice groups, leadership and selected support departments including Marketing and Business Development Take part in Innovation projects implementing products and services where CI is a component or CI skills are relevant Take part in Innovation projects implementing products and services where business/matter data is component or data skills are relevant Create and prepare presentation materials and make effective presentations when required Evaluate and select CI systems and tools and keep up to date in developments and best practices in the CI field Represent Innovation in the local office, at firm wide events Participate in special projects, as needed All other duties as assigned or required Skills and experience: Required: After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage, DTE, Adobe Acrobat and other firm applications Ability to work extended and/or weekend hours, as required 4+ years' direct applicable experience (e.g., competitive intelligence experience, or other relevant research experience); Eligible for consideration of Senior designation with 5+ years' directly applicable work experience Knowledge of market analysis/business/competitive intelligence resources and marketing and business terminology Knowledge and experience conducting research using external tools such as PitchBook, Capital IQ, Deal Point Data, LSEG Workspace, Mergermarket, Westlaw Litigation Analytics, Bloomberg Law etc. and mining internal data in CRMs, business intelligence and financial systems Intermediate Excel skills - PivotTables, vlookup, charting, etc. An understanding of the legal professional ethics and copyright environment that surrounds intelligence-gathering activities Experience working within the legal services sector Preferred: Bachelor or Master of Library/Information Science Degree JD Competencies: Excellent research, analytical, written, verbal communication and presentation skills Ability to organize, analyze and distil large amounts of data into actionable intelligence and reports Intellectual curiosity - the ability to derive connections and synthesize information and facts Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple competing tasks and demands, provide high levels of customer service and maintain a professional demeanor at all times Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate and communicate with staff at all levels. The ability to work well and thrive in a collaborative team environment Excellent customer services skills Cooley offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits package and is committed to fair and equitable employment practices. EOE. The expected annual pay range for this position with a full-time schedule is $85,000 - $120,000. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate. Senior level candidates may be considered for this position and would be eligible for a higher salary range based on experience. We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as 21 days of Paid Time Off (“PTO”) and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.
    $85k-120k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
  • eDiscovery Review Attorney

    Cooley 4.8company rating

    San Francisco, CA job

    Cooley is seeking a E-Discovery Review Attorney to join the Litigation & E-Discovery Services team. As part of the Litigation and E-Discovery Services group, the E-Discovery Review Attorney provides support related to the discovery of electronically stored information in litigation. The E-Discovery Review Attorney has strong experience with electronic discovery review platforms and document review workflows. In addition to performing substantive document review, this attorney manages teams of temporary contract attorneys and provides project management support to Cooley case teams. Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Position responsibilities: Plan, conduct, and supervise strategic document review and production Provide guidance and legal support to case teams with document review process management, including preparing review playbooks, review protocols, training reviewers, supervising reviews, privilege review processes and communicating effectively with case teams and vendors regarding project status, issues, and timelines Advise attorneys and clients on best practices and procedures related to ESI search and review in litigation, regulatory investigations, and other matters Coordinate with the Firm's Director of Contract Professionals regarding the hiring and administrative aspects of temporary review attorneys Manage teams of temporary review attorneys including tracking metrics and providing feedback on performance, quality control, and other issues as they arise Perform substantive document review hosted in Relativity and other document review platforms Review and code documents for relevance, issues, confidentiality, and privilege Perform privilege review and redactions, and assist with preparation of privilege logs Perform targeted searches to assist case teams with fact development and deposition preparation Coordinate with other LEDS business professionals to perform final quality control and confirm proper workflows have been followed Recommend strategies and help design defensible and cost-effective document review plans Assist case teams with keyword development, document sampling and other strategies to reduce document review costs Stay current on developing E-Discovery law and procedures, including, the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and applicable state rules regarding privilege and proportionality Coordinate and work collaboratively with LEDS analysts, managers and trial services specialists Ensure firm policies and procedures are followed to manage risk and costs Work closely with department management regarding strategic direction of electronic discovery services to improve services, increase efficiency and reduce risk and cost Travel to other Cooley offices and client sites as necessary and directed by LEDS management Expectation to bill time on hourly basis Ensure accurate and timely entry of billable and non-billable time and review IntApp entries prior to month-end closing All other duties as assigned or required Skills and experience: Required: After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications Ability to work extended and/or weekend hours, as required Ability to travel, as required JD Degree 2+ years performing and managing complex litigation document reviews and electronic discovery projects Active member in good standing of state bar, in the state in which they reside and Cooley-based office Experience with relational document review databases such as Relativity Preferred: Experience working in a law firm in a litigation or E-Discovery attorney capacity Experience working for an E-Discovery service provider Some electronic discovery certifications or specialized training Competencies: Excellent communication skills, including strong writing abilities Strong analytical skills, solid judgment and ability to identify and manage risk Strong project management, organizational and documentation skills Ability to work independently and under pressure/tight time constraints High aptitude for multi-tasking Creative approach to problem-solving and process improvement Strong analytical ability and implementation skills Flexible and agile, ability to reprioritize with changes in the business Ability to meet deadlines and effectively complete operational and project-based assignments. Strong initiative and a get-it-done attitude Excellent interpersonal, leadership and management skills Customer service oriented, as demonstrated by strong attention to detail, organization and ability to prioritize work tasks and manage deadlines based upon internal and external client need Cooley offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits package and is committed to fair and equitable employment practices. EOE. The expected annual pay range for this position with a full-time schedule is $175,000 - $187,500. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate. We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as 21 days of Paid Time Off (“PTO”) and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.
    $175k-187.5k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
  • Senior Technology Site Reliability Engineer

    Cooley 4.8company rating

    San Francisco, CA job

    Cooley is seeking a Senior Site Reliability Engineer to join the Infrastructure & Development Operations team. The Senior Technology Site Reliability Engineer (“SRE”) is responsible for ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of the firm's critical infrastructure and applications. The SRE blends software engineering with systems engineering to build and maintain automated, resilient, and observable systems that support high availability and operational excellence. In addition to being technically advanced, the SRE will have a high degree of emotional intelligence and the ability to work as a team towards complex and layered objectives. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Position responsibilities: Monitor and maintain production systems to ensure high availability and performance Implement and manage service-level indicators (SLIs), objectives (SLO's), agreements (SLA's), and error budgets Participate in on-call rotations and incident response, including root cause analysis and postmortems Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform Automate deployment, scaling, and recovery processes to reduce manual intervention Partner with DevOps to build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support safe and efficient software delivery Implement observability solutions using metrics, logs, traces, and alerting systems (Prometheus, Grafana, DataDog, etc.) Proactively identify and resolve system bottlenecks and reliability risks Work closely with Infrastructure, DevOps, Development, and security teams to embed reliability into the development lifecycle Contribute to a culture of blameless post-mortems and continuous improvement Document operational procedures and share knowledge across teams All other duties as assigned or required Skills and experience: Required: After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications Ability to work extended and/or weekend hours, as required Ability to travel, as required 6+ years direct applicable experience (e.g. site reliability engineering or related field) Proficiency in Terraform and programming languages such as Python, Go, or Java Deep expertise in cloud platforms, particularly AWS, and container orchestration Strong background in distributed systems, performance tuning, and automation Hands-on experience with configuration management tools such as Puppet, Chef, or Salt Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or associated discipline Experience working with advanced ETL data workflows including technologies such as AWS EMR, Azure Synapse, Azure Data Factory, or Apache Hive/Spark/Airflow Experience with IaC deployment of AKS/EKS/GKE architecture Experience with enterprise Data Lake environments using technologies such as DataBricks or Snowflake Competencies: Expert analytical/quantitative, problem-solving, and deductive reasoning skills, experience performing advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis of complex technical issues Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills and ability to work independently and in a team environment to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines Advanced verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present findings, conclusions, alternatives, and information clearly and concisely Experience working with all levels of business professionals, management, stakeholders, and vendors with the ability to build effective relationships through trust and diplomacy Cooley offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits package and is committed to fair and equitable employment practices. EOE. The expected annual pay range for this position with a full-time schedule is $140,000 - $205,000. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate. We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as 21 days of Paid Time Off (“PTO”) and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.
    $140k-205k yearly Auto-Apply 3d ago
  • Accounts Payable Assistant

    Cooley 4.8company rating

    San Francisco, CA job

    Cooley is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant to join the Accounting team. The Accounts Payable Assistant is primarily responsible for daily reviewing of invoices and expense reports, and all accounting inquiries. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Position Responsibilities: Post, process, review and file invoices Assist in matching checks with invoices weekly Assist in some Accounting inquires Assist in vendor Statements, ACH Direct Deposit Form, W-9 Assist Accounts Payable department when needed Back up to the AP Staff when needed All other duties as assigned or required Skills & Experience Required: Available to work overtime, as required After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage, lnt App Time, Adobe Acrobat, Govern and other firm applications Previous accounting experience Knowledge of general accounting principles and/or bookkeeping Must be able to accurately use a calculator Preferred: Previous 3E Elite and Chrome River experience 10 key by touch Previous law firm experience Competencies Accuracy and initiative Professional demeanor and telephone manners Excellent communication and organizational skills Ability to work independently and under pressure Ability to interact and work well with others (co-workers and vendors) Excellent follow through skills Excellent command of math and English grammar Cooley offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits package and is committed to fair and equitable employment practices. EOE. The expected hourly pay range for this position with a work schedule of 37.5 hours per week is $24.00 - $29.00 ($46,800.00 - $56,550.00 annually). Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate. We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as 20 days of Paid Time Off (“PTO”) and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.
    $46.8k-56.6k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
  • Associate Development Manager- Fund Formation

    Cooley 4.8company rating

    San Francisco, CA job

    Cooley is seeking an Associate Development Manager to join the Professional Development team. Working closely with practice group leadership and team members in both Professional Development and Legal Talent, the Associate Development Manager is primarily responsible for supporting associate staffing, utilization, integration and development. Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Position responsibilities: Work with practice group leaders and partners in charge of staffing to manage the work allocation process for associates in the group Monitor workloads and professional development of associates and help allocate new matters in a manner which ensures an equitable distribution of assignments consistent with the clients' needs and the attorneys' individual professional development goals Track, aggregate and analyze associate metrics, including availability information and utilization rates. Partner with practice group leaders and associates to ensure that individual goals relating to productivity are achieved and practice group productivity is maintained Coordinate with practice group leaders and other supervising partners to identify staffing needs and hiring targets; partner with the Legal Talent team to ensure hiring efforts are supporting the goals and needs of the group Support the associate performance review process by working with practice group leaders and Associate Review Committee members to ensure quality reviews are delivered in a timely fashion Help monitor associate evaluations, prepare review delivery scripts and facilitate the delivery of formal reviews. Work with associates to implement feedback received, collaborating with Professional Development team members to provide coaching, where necessary Meet regularly with practice group leaders to identify high performing associates and associates who may be having specific challenges so that appropriate mentoring, training and other actions can be taken to address specific circumstances in a timely manner. Facilitate frequent feedback between partners and associates Partner with Legal Talent and other internal administrative departments to facilitate successful attorney on-boarding and integration, including conducting department orientation for new hires and building robust onboarding schedules. Help conduct exit interviews such that the firm can leverage departing associate feedback to improve the associate experience Collaborate with Professional Development and Legal Education team members to develop, enhance and implement legal and professional skills training programs and initiatives to support associate development Collaborate with the firm's Attorney Licensing and Compliance team members to ensure associates obtain and maintain their licensure requirements and engage in continuing legal education aligned with development goals Collaborate with the firm's Diversity and Inclusion team to champion and implement initiatives and events. Promote best practices in commitment to an inclusive culture and serve as a resource for diverse attorneys Collaborate with HR/Wellness teams to promote the wellness of associates All other duties as assigned or required Skills and experience: Required: After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications Ability to work extended and/or weekend hours, as required Ability to travel, as required 5 + years of direct experience with staffing and work allocation in a large law firm or professional services organization, or 5+ years combined law firm professional development and prior law practice experience, preferably in a large law firm environment Senior level candidates must have 7+ years applicable experience in the field with 2+ years of exempt/management experience in relevant roles Preferred: JD Degree Substantial experience in work allocation, talent management, career coaching, professional development, and/or personnel management Competencies: Ability to establish rapport and build relationships and credibility with internal stakeholders Excellent interpersonal, oral (both listening and talking) and written communication skills Ability to respect and maintain highly sensitive or confidential information Excellent people management skills, to include serving as a mentor or coach Professional demeanor and the ability to use initiative, diplomacy and tact Ability to make independent judgments/decisions based up on a set of principles rather than rules Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with multiple constituencies Detail-oriented, organized and driven, with the desire to take ownership of projects and responsibilities, but to also work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks quickly and efficiently Cooley offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits package and is committed to fair and equitable employment practices. EOE. The expected annual pay range for this position with a full-time schedule is $165,000 - $205,000. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate. Senior level candidates may be considered for this position and would be eligible for a higher salary range based on experience. We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as 21 days of Paid Time Off (“PTO”) and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.
    $165k-205k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
  • ServiceNow Platform Developer

    Cooley 4.8company rating

    San Francisco, CA job

    Cooley is seeking a ServiceNow Platform Developer to join the Technology Platforms and Applications team. Cooley Technology embraces a culture of customer service excellence, and all members of the department are expected to move this agenda forward. We are dedicated to leveraging advanced technologies to optimize firm technical operations and deliver impactful business outcomes. The ServiceNow Platform Developer is responsible for the development, and implementation of ServiceNow solutions across multiple domains. This role focuses on Hardware Asset Management (“HAM”), Software Asset Management (“SAM”), Strategic Portfolio Management (“SPM”), and Security Operations (“SecOps”), including Vulnerability and Incident Response. Additional responsibilities include Employee Center, Workspaces, AI features, HR Service Delivery, and core platform capabilities. The ServiceNow Platform Developer will also support ongoing ITSM processes while delivering new initiatives in Asset Management, SecOps, SPM, and HR. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Position responsibilities: Design, configure, and implement ServiceNow solutions with a focus on ITAM Experience with ITOM modules (Discovery, Event Management, Service Mapping) Implement and enhance SecOps modules (Vulnerability Response, Security Incident Response) Manage and maintain ongoing ITSM workflows (incident, problem, change, request) Build custom applications, workflows, and integrations following ServiceNow best practices Enhance user experience through Workspaces, Employee Center, and AI-powered features Automate asset lifecycle management from procurement to decommissioning Develop dashboards, reports, and KPIs to provide actionable insights for IT and business leaders Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions Support upgrades, patching, and continuous improvement of the ServiceNow platform Manage HR Service Delivery by automating and improving employee-facing workflows Lead development and delivery of SPM to support portfolio planning, tracking, and governance Ensure compliance with governance standards, security policies, and performance requirements Provide technical support, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis for ServiceNow issues Stay current with ServiceNow platform releases and recommend adoption of new features Work closely with the Technology and Platforms Applications management team to develop short and long-term strategies Work with various ServiceNow stakeholders, drive innovation, establish new approaches on improving productivity Ensuring 24/7 access to ServiceNow applications that are continually protected and on-line Constant tracking bugs, fixes, and testing of mission-critical applications Research anomalies and workarounds Design proper update and backup procedures, documentation of same, including functioning rollback plans Responsible for change control and coordination of the release management process for ServiceNow Evaluate and report on the health of firm's ServiceNow instances Ensure platform alignment with the business strategy Provide consultative technical leadership to the platform team All other duties as assigned or required Skills and experience: Required: After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications Ability to work extended and/or weekend hours, as required 5+ years direct applicable experience (e.g., technical-related experience specializing in ServiceNow development, architecture, and implementations). Senior level candidates must have 6+ years' experience. Expertise in HAM and SAM (ITAM) Experience leading SPM and SecOps (Vulnerability Response, Security Incident Response) initiatives Experience with CMDB and ITOM (Discovery, Service Mapping, Event Management) Proficiency with ServiceNow scripting (JavaScript, Glide API, Business Rules, Client Scripts) Strong understanding of ITIL processes (incident, problem, change, asset, portfolio) Expertise and experience with ServiceNow and a focus on experience with discovery, and configuration management (CMDB) Expertise with scripting languages such as JavaScript, Python, or PowerShell Web service proficiency (REST, SOAP) as well as XML and JSON knowledge Experience taking in requirements and coordinating with BA's and developers Preferred: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in computer science or related information systems experience Advanced degree in related disciplines Strong technical writing and documentation experience Familiarity with HR Service Delivery workflows Experience with Service Portal, Catalog Items, Flows/Workflows, and Integrations (REST/SOAP APIs) Experience supporting and managing implemented ITSM processes ServiceNow expertise (supporting modules, configuration changes, identify performance issues) Extremely proficient in ServiceNow as well as experience in interpreting the AJAX/JavaScript code to identify where ServiceNow templates can be used versus customization AJAX and Javascript knowledge to interpret code and help provide customization advice Strong understanding of SPM (Strategic Portfolio Management) ServiceNow certifications (CSA, CAD, ITAM/ITOM/SecOps/SPM Implementation Specialist) Extensive experience as a ServiceNow developer, with proficiency in scoped application development, platform customization, and scripting (JavaScript, Glide API) Strong knowledge of ServiceNow ITOM (Discovery, Service Mapping) and ITAM modules Proven ability to design and manage integrations with external systems using REST, SOAP, and custom connectors In-depth understanding of CMDB data models, relationship mapping, and governance Expertise in asset lifecycle automation and alignment with ITIL processes Experience with Workspaces, Employee Center, and AI features Familiarity with hybrid cloud environments and integration challenges Advanced knowledge of asset lifecycle automation and alignment with ITIL practices Prior law firm experience Competencies: Outstanding problem solver and ability to lead by example Strong quantitative, analytical, strategic thinking and orientation to detail Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals Exceptional customer service, initiative, and get-it-done attitude Self-motivated with a strong desire to contribute to the success of the department and company Communicate effectively at all levels within the organization Flexible and agile, ability to reprioritize with changes in the business Ability to work independently and under pressure in a fast-paced environment Ability to meet deadlines and effectively complete operational and project-based assignments Strong organizational skills including time and task management Attributes expected of all candidates include responsibility, honesty, reliability, initiative, patience, attention to detail, determination, taking pride in one's work, and a desire to learn Interpersonal skills necessary to interact and work productively as part of the Technology team, delivering high quality services to the firm and our clients Excellent spoken and written communication as well as receptive listening skills, with ability to present complex ideas in a clear, concise fashion to technical and non-technical audiences Service oriented mentality, high sense of ownership of the problems and requests assigned, focus on managing and resolving issues in a timely fashion, establishing, and maintaining communication with technology customers to keep them updated with status of their requests, initiating, and performing changes on the production systems and proactively escalating any issues that cannot be resolved within the established timeframes Cooley offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits package and is committed to fair and equitable employment practices. EOE. The expected annual pay range for this position is $115,000 - $170,000. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate. Senior level candidates may be considered for this position and would be eligible for a higher salary range based on experience. We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as 21 days of Paid Time Off (“PTO”) and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.
    $115k-170k yearly Auto-Apply 31d ago
  • Conflicts Analyst (New Business)

    Cooley 4.8company rating

    San Francisco, CA job

    Cooley is seeking a Conflicts Analyst to join the Business Intake and Conflicts team. The Conflicts Analyst is responsible for the identification, analysis, and resolution of all conflicts requests, using independent judgment and demonstrating a thorough understanding of the business needs when clearing incoming work and candidates. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Position responsibilities: Analyze and process all conflict requests to ensure that all firm engagements and hires are clear from a business and ethical perspective Prepare database search terms and create conflicts reports for related parties, for all requests including high volume, bulk searches Perform corporate research to confirm the identity of related parties and address any potential conflicts or high-profile issues Identify existing and potential conflicts for each request by reviewing and analyzing conflicts reports and supporting documents Understand and interpret database results and conflicts reports for firm partners, counsel, attorneys and business professionals Prepare concise, comprehensive descriptions of prospective conflicts landscape based on the rules of professional conduct for attorneys and other submitters Interact regularly with partners - through email and telephone to investigate and discuss potential issues and propose solutions in connection with conflict clearances Provide regular updates to responsible attorneys and other users in connection with conflicts clearances Maintain conflicts resolution notes and responses for each request Request waivers for all matters requiring consent and confirm that all conflicts have been resolved Draft conflict waivers and engagement letters as necessary Inform and advise firm attorneys and counsel of any special circumstances surrounding complicated requests Draft and implement necessary ethical screens Awareness of current legal trends and information Perform conflicts case law and legal ethics research Provide conflicts training for secretaries, and other business professionals, as needed All other duties as assigned or required Skills and experience: Required: After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications Available to work overtime (including weekends if not part of ones dedicated schedule), as required Proficiency in IntApp Open and Contract Express or similar programs 2+ years direct applicable experience, which could include experience within a law firm, legal environment or conflicts department Knowledge of American Bar Association's Model Rules of Professional Conduct and California State Bar Association's Rules of Professional Conduct Overall understanding of a corporate law practice Experience conducting legal and corporate research Preferred: Bachelor's Degree, JD strong preferred Knowledge and experience with complete conflicts resolution strongly preferred Paralegal Certificate preferred or completion of an ethics course in paralegal program Prior experience as a paralegal or legal researcher in a law firm Competencies: Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills Good judgment, strong analytical and critical thinking skills Strong organizational skills with attention to details Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Comfortable in a fast-paced, challenging environment Able to prioritize and juggle multiple tasks Capable of and comfortable with communicating professionally with attorneys, directors, and managers Ability to take on time sensitive matters while recognizing legal ethical rules Excellent customer service skills Cooley offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits package and is committed to fair and equitable employment practices. EOE. The expected hourly pay range for this position with a work schedule of 40 hours per week is $32.00 - $46.00 ($66,560.00 - $95,680.00 annually). Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate. We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as 20 days of Paid Time Off (“PTO”) and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.
    $66.6k-95.7k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
  • Senior Desktop and Endpoint Engineer

    Cooley 4.8company rating

    San Francisco, CA job

    Cooley is seeking a Senior Desktop and Endpoint Engineer to join the Technology Enterprise Engineering team. Cooley Technology embraces a culture of customer service excellence, and all members of the department are expected to move this agenda forward. To that end, the Senior Desktop and Endpoint Engineer position is expected to recognize that we are here at Cooley as a service organization first and foremost and will be evaluated on this requirement equal in importance to the technical or operational responsibilities outlined later in this document. The Desktop and Endpoint Engineer is responsible for specification, design, maintenance, assembly of firmwide desktop images including those on physical as well as those on virtual environments such as Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD). Creates the Cooley “build image” by coordinating operating system configurations and applications with application owners and subject matter experts, Help Desk and Training staff, Office Technology Managers, Security and Network Engineering teams. Assures smooth and reliable operation of end-user computer operating systems, along with primary application integrations of a full Cooley complement of applications and utilities. Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following: Position responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain tools and systems for deploying computer operating system images, collaborating with business owners and technology teams to ensure solutions align with firmwide user and client requirements Serve as a systems analyst consultant and provide systems and applications integration advice and expertise as needed throughout the Firm and the department Design, document and train technology department business professional team members on use of operating system and application integrations Design, document and train technology department business professional team members on use of Mobile Device Management application deployment and device enrollment Create and execute test scripts and test plans as necessary to fully exercise the gamut of the firm's application set Design and implement software deployment packages and scripts to ensure timely, consistent and successful deployment of new and updated software installations in a highly diverse, international user environment Responsible for control and coordination of the release management process for the desktop Periodically audit desktops to help ensure software licensing compliance Read manuals, periodicals, technical reports and use online services to increase system knowledge and utilization All other duties as assigned or required Skills and experience: Required: After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft 365, MECM, Intune, iManage and other firm applications Ability to work extended and/or weekend hours, as required 5+ years' experience with at least 3 Windows desktop operating system versions, application analysis, and Virtual applications as well as support and integration of new hardware into the deployment framework Competency in one (or more) scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, vb script) Fluent working knowledge of Microsoft Windows Operating systems Familiarity with MacOS Management Familiarity with industry standard application deployment tools (PatchMyPC/Intune/Microsoft SCCM or similar) Familiarity with deploying and configuring applications with Mobile Device Management enterprise products such as Microsoft Intune, JAMF Familiarity with standard Microsoft deployment tools and their application in the enterprise (Microsoft Deployment Toolkit/operating systems - Office Customization Tool/Microsoft Office suites - Internet Explorer Administration Kit/IEAK) and/or alternate third-party tools for deployment of core systems and applications Participate in a 7x24 on-call rotation Preferred: Bachelor's Degree Strong technical writing and documentation experience Prior law firm experience Competencies: Exceptional customer service Excellent oral and written communication skills, including technical and user documentation Strong organizational skills Ability to work independently and under tight deadlines Ability to solve problems independently and simultaneously, effectively juggling multiple tasks Professional demeanor at all times Strong analytical ability and implementation skills Cooley offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits package and is committed to fair and equitable employment practices. EOE. The expected annual pay range for this position with a full-time schedule is $125,000 - $190,000. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate. We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as 21 days of Paid Time Off (“PTO”) and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.
    $125k-190k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
  • 2025 Litigation Entry Level Class - INTERAL

    Fenwick & West LLP 4.9company rating

    Fenwick & West LLP job in San Francisco, CA

    This is not a job search. Internal purposes. Benefits and Compensation Details: At Fenwick, we believe that our partners and employees are our most important asset. Helping you and your families achieve and maintain good health - physical, emotional, and financial - is the reason we offer a comprehensive benefit program. We provide benefits to eligible employees under plans such as Healthcare, Life Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Wellbeing. The anticipated range for this position is: $225,000 - $225,000 Depending on the role, the actual base salary offered may depend upon a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. A discretionary bonus for eligible employees may also be available based on performance. Additional information about employee eligibility for benefits and discretionary bonus will be made available upon request.
    $67k-80k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
  • Information Governance Compliance Manager

    Cooley 4.8company rating

    San Francisco, CA job

    Cooley is seeking an Information Governance (IG) Compliance Manager to join the IG & Privacy team. Cooley Information Governance & Privacy embraces a culture of customer service excellence and all members of the department are expected to move this agenda forward. To that end, the IG Compliance Manager is expected to recognize that the Cooley Information Governance and Privacy department is a service organization first and foremost and will be evaluated on this requirement equal in importance to the technical or operational responsibilities outlined later in this document. Responsible for the management of the Information Governance Compliance team and its functions including the management of IG Compliance personnel, the transfer of client/matter records, the import of client/matter records, records retention/destruction and legal holds. The Information Governance Compliance Manager is responsible for the management of the Information Governance Compliance team and its functions including the management of IG Compliance team, transfer of client/matter records and import of client/matter records, records retention/destruction and legal holds. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Position responsibilities: Manage IG Compliance team and process around the transfer of client/matter records, the import of client/matter records, records retention/destruction and legal holds Develop goals and objectives for the Information Governance Compliance team in conjunction with IG strategic planning Prepare preliminary annual expense and capital operating budget for the compliance team and monitor monthly expenditures Contribute ongoing analysis and requirements gathering specific to the maintenance of the IG framework (policy, standard operating procedures) Develop, implement, and manage systems and procedures for the timely transfer of client/matter records to clients or outside counsel and the import of client/matter records Develop, implement, and manage systems and procedures for records disposition Develop IG compliance training programs for end users Manage and/or supervise Compliance team including hiring, training, evaluation, counseling, and termination, as necessary. Evaluate headcount resource requirements and provide recommendations to maximize capacity and staffing ratio efficiencies Develop and provide training programs to maximize team skills and knowledge Understand all aspects of the firm's IG Policy and be able to articulate relative obligations to firm stakeholders Manage issued legal holds and coordinate the identification, collection and production of potentially responsive information, and closure in compliance with established policy and procedures Audit and track the firms' responsibilities against Outside Counsel Guideline agreements Apply industry principles and theories of data protection, privacy and business confidentiality to the records and information management process Address records information management requirements for the records lifecycle Work closely and effectively with senior management, department and business group leaders, and IS to ensure information governance programs are adhered to and maintained Negotiate and recommend vendor contracts for functions related to Compliance Remain current in emerging technologies and trends to manage information assets; recommend appropriate changes to improve compliance functions Identify projects and coordinate resources to ensure successful completion of projects and achieve organizational goals and objectives Coordinate project work including IG specific matter mobility departing attorney responsibilities, client file transfers, record retention, legal holds, etc Develop and maintain departmental documentation of procedures Serve as direct supervisor and mentor to direct reports Provide day-to-day supervision of direct reports, ensure compliance with assigned work hours and monitor for compliance with all firm and department policies. Manage staffing coverage, review and process time logs/time off requests Support business professional development and continued educational opportunities In collaboration with immediate supervisor and CN HR, participate in hiring, performance appraisals, counseling, termination and other employee lifecycle events All other duties as assigned or required Skills and experience: Required: After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications Ability to work extended and/or weekend hours, as required Ability to travel, as required 5+ years technical skills relevant to IG management systems (RMS/DMS), including areas specific to data mapping, data conversion; document properties and metadata management (classification, coding and security); and data protection, privacy and business confidentiality. Senior candidates must have 7+ years applicable experience in the field with 3+ years of management experience in relevant roles. Solid experience with industry best practices for electronic and physical data retention and organization Experience with and ability to handle print and electronic collections Preferred: Bachelor's degree preferably in IT, Library Science, Records or associated discipline Experience coordinating the implementation of new technologies Strong project management skills Experience with one or more RIM enterprise technology solutions used for the management of both physical and electronic information, e.g., Autonomy iRM, HP WRM, ARM, FileSurf, LegalKey Strong understanding of GARP (Generally Accepted Recordkeeping Principles) Certified Records Manager (CRM) credentials and/or Information Governance Professional (IGP) credentials Experience working for a law firm or other profession services organization Supervisory experience Competencies: Excellent verbal and written communication abilities Ability to communicate technology needs/issues with Information Services professional staff Exceptional customer services and interpersonal skills Strong management skills; leadership, organizational ability, decision-making, and problem-solving Demonstrated team player Attention to detail Professional demeanor and ability to work with others Reliable and cooperative manner and ability to work well under pressure Ability to keep current with new developments, master new technologies, and adapt to change Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities change frequently Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment Able to manage multiple offices in US/International time zones Cooley offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits package and is committed to fair and equitable employment practices. EOE. The expected annual pay range for this position with a full-time schedule is $110,000 - $155,000. Senior level candidates may be considered for this position and would be eligible for a higher salary range based on experience. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate. We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as 21 days of Paid Time Off (“PTO”) and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.
    $110k-155k yearly Auto-Apply 3d ago
  • Litigation Secretary

    Cooley 4.8company rating

    San Francisco, CA job

    Cooley is seeking a Litigation Secretary in our San Francisco office. The Litigation secretary will provide complex and specialized secretarial and administrative support to attorneys and other timekeepers. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Position responsibilities: · Complete all document processing and correspondence assignments accurately and within timekeepers' stated timeframes · Manage, organize, and maintain all documents and pleadings up to date in iManage and a shared M drive. · Maintain attorney/paralegal calendar, including scheduling and coordinating meetings and inputting all court related deadlines to team members · Communicate with docket department for all litigation related deadlines · Redline documents using Litera program · Draft pleading and discovery documents to support timekeepers and case team which may include creating a master caption; drafting a shell notice; shell declaration; shell proposed order, and proof of service · Arrange for court filings and service of documents; electronically file and serve documents required by state, Federal and local rules · Arrange and coordinate with a vendor for Service of Process of new complaints and subpoenas · Arrange and coordinate with a vendor to provide courtesy and/or chambers copies after a filing · Handle Attorney Admissions to Various Courts (California, Washington State, NY, etc.) · Coordinate and request court reporters and videographers for depositions and court hearings · Assist with deposition exhibits preparation · Assist, draft, and coordinate service of subpoenas · Proofread documents · Conduct basic legal research · Assist with documents to DocuSign · Handle all incoming telephone calls and placement of outgoing calls in a professional manner · Maintain good client relationships for attorneys · Enter time using Intapp daily · Assist other team timekeepers, as needed · Prepare New Business Forms for new and existing clients, conflict sheets and draft engagement and waiver letters · Prepare and process invoices, expense reports, check requests, travel reimbursements, cell phone reimbursements and health club reimbursement forms, etc. in accordance with accounting guidelines · Assist with requesting conference rooms for various client meetings and depositions · Copy documents that are not appropriate to send to the Copy Center · Make travel arrangements, adhering to the firm's Travel Policy · Review, distribute and process prebills · Coordinate internal procedures and compile backup materials for attorney/paralegal preparation of audit letter responses · All other duties as assigned or required Skills and experience: Required: · After orientation at Cooley, exhibit proficiency in iManage and other firm applications · Available to work overtime, as required · Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite · Keep abreast of court rules and procedures and understand legal terminology · Previous litigation secretarial experience Preferred: · Bachelor's degree Competencies: · Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment for multiple supervisors, meet deadlines and maintain flexibility with work assignments (including changes in timekeeper assignments) and work schedule · Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments, as well as delegate tasks to service departments when necessary · Demonstrate initiative, diplomacy, and tact · Possess excellent written, communication and proofreading skills with attention to detail · Ability to function in a professional and polite manner when dealing with clients, co-workers, court personnel and others · Reliable, committed, and punctual Cooley offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits package and is committed to fair and equitable employment practices. EOE. The expected hourly pay range for this position with a work schedule of 37.5 hours per week is $36.00 - $51.00 ($70,200.00 - $99,450.00 annually). Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate. We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as 20 days of Paid Time Off (“PTO”) and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.
    $70.2k-99.5k yearly Auto-Apply 9d ago
  • Finance Intern (Accounts Payable)

    Fenwick & West LLP 4.9company rating

    Fenwick & West LLP job in San Francisco, CA

    Fenwick is thrilled to announce a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic and driven individual to join our firm. Our internship program offers unparalleled learning experiences, and we have an immediate opening in our Finance department. The estimated duration would potentially go through summer of 2026. This role is non-exempt, and can be based in any of our CA offices. It requires at least one in-office day per week, with the possibility of additional required on-site days depending on business and client needs. We are open to a flexible part-time schedule as agreed upon based on availability in accordance with business requirements/needs. Job Description: Support the AP team by responding to vendor invoice and payment status inquiries in the AP Dashboard Help assign, review and process invoices in Emburse Assist in the collection of W9s and submission of EDD forms Assist the Supervisor and Sr. Manager with small projects Qualifications: Currently enrolled in a college degree program Strong attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities Proactive, eager to learn, and adaptable to new environments Ability to work both independently and as part of a team The anticipated pay rate for our internship is $21 - $25 per hour. Benefits and Compensation Details: At Fenwick, we believe that our partners and employees are our most important asset. Helping you and your families achieve and maintain good health - physical, emotional, and financial - is the reason we offer a comprehensive benefit program. We provide benefits to eligible employees under plans such as Healthcare, Life Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Wellbeing. The anticipated range for this position is: $1 - $1,500,000 Depending on the role, the actual base salary offered may depend upon a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. A discretionary bonus for eligible employees may also be available based on performance. Additional information about employee eligibility for benefits and discretionary bonus will be made available upon request.
    $21-25 hourly Auto-Apply 34d ago
  • Network Engineer

    Cooley 4.8company rating

    San Francisco, CA job

    Cooley is seeking a Network Engineer to join the Technology Engineering team within the Technology Infrastructure & Development Operations department. As part of the Technology Network Engineering team, The Network Engineer is responsible for support and maintenance of the firm's WLAN, LAN and WAN environments. This position, with minimum supervision, will have a thorough understanding of firm technologies and systems as well as be able to understand both the business and technical requirements for new products that will be engineered and implemented by the group. This position works very closely with the team to manage and troubleshoot complex network infrastructure. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Position responsibilities: Day to day technical support of network infrastructure at the firm's datacenters and at firm office premises Configure firm LAN, WLAN and WAN environments Monitor network performance and integrity; analyze trends and SLAs Troubleshoot/issue management of firm network infrastructure Perform network maintenance, upgrades and refreshes in conjunction with change management and control policies Perform wireless surveys, analyze results and remediation Manage and support user remote access Produce and analyze packet captures Document network designs, configurations, and troubleshooting procedures Work with vendors as required to support network operations and upgrades All other duties as assigned or required Skills and experience: Required: After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications Ability to work extended and/or weekend hours, as required 4+ years' direct applicable experience in network engineering and support Strong proficiency with Cisco network switching and routing technologies Experience troubleshooting enterprise wireless solutions Experience with Firewall concepts and remote access VPN Preferred: Bachelor's degree, preferably in engineering or computer field Experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls and Prisma Cloud Experience with Cisco SD-WAN and Nexus technologies Experience with Aruba Networks wireless infrastructure Understanding of AWS and Azure networking concepts Knowledge of network automation using tools such as Terraform and Python Cisco, Palo Alto or Aruba certification Competencies: Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to interface with cross-functional teams and stakeholders Strong problem solving skills Able to maintain a professional demeanor at all times Ability to work effectively under pressure High level of organizational skills Cooley offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits package and is committed to fair and equitable employment practices. EOE. The expected annual pay range for this position with a full-time schedule is $110,000 - $155,000. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate. We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as 21 days of Paid Time Off (“PTO”) and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.
    $110k-155k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
  • Knowledge Management Attorney - Fund Formation

    Cooley 4.8company rating

    San Francisco, CA job

    Cooley is seeking a Knowledge Management Attorney to join the Practice Engineering team within the Innovation department. As a leading technology law firm, Cooley is determined to become a leader in the digital practice of law. Cooley is committed to enhancing client satisfaction and delivery of legal services through high-quality software and next-generation technology. The Knowledge Management Attorney will ensure that the design and implementation of document automation software and pipelines aligns with underlying legal processes. This role is responsible for the creation of standard forms, guidance and training materials for assigned practice group(s). The Knowledge Management Attorney will work closely with product engineers and product managers to create and maintain data models to effectively model and capture practice group workstreams. They will also monitor legal, market, trade association and regulatory developments. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Position responsibilities: Working with practice group leadership and with assistance from attorneys in the assigned practice group, identify, draft and maintain standard forms, precedent and guidance materials Coordinate and monitor the collection, deployment, and maintenance of standard forms and practice group knowledge across Cooley's software portfolio Serve as a subject matter expert and resource for practice group attorneys, the Practice Engineering team, the Practice Innovation teams, and other parties consulting on the creation and deployment of new tools, processes, and data products to assign practice group and its clients Prepare high-quality thought leadership materials for attorneys and clients regarding Cooley practice group services and software Partner with product managers and practitioners to prioritize form collection, template automation, and automated testing based on business value, user feedback, and regulatory requirements Assist with automation efforts for practice group work product and processes Develop automated testing methodologies to support seamless and efficient deployment of updated legal language via digital platforms Assist with usability and accessibility testing to ensure legal software enhances user experience for attorneys, clients, and business professionals Identify potential risks and vulnerabilities within legal work product produced in part with AI-powered and deterministic software applications, collaborating on proactive mitigation strategies. Promote continuous learning across the group in the needs of the assigned practice group and the impact of solutions delivered to-date Foster strong working relationships between practitioners, QA, software engineering, legal engineering, and operations to enhance collaboration across departments All other duties as assigned or required Skills and experience: Required: After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications Ability to work extended and/or weekend hours, as required Ability to travel, as required 4+ years of experience as a practicing attorney, preferably with a large law firm Active member in good standing or registered in-house counsel of the bar(s) in all jurisdictions from which you regularly work, as well as the jurisdiction in which your assigned office is located, if applicable Juris Doctor(ate) or non-US equivalent Strong analytical skills with attention to detail for identifying defects and inconsistencies Demonstrated commitment to structuring forms and templates for minimal and ease-of-maintenance Preferred: In-depth industry knowledge, including familiarity with the major players in the designated practice area Ability to solve problems relating to both technical issues and situations involving the coordination of practicing attorneys, technical resources, business stakeholders Ability to manage a portfolio of complex projects and open-ended investigations Self-starter willing to raise issues and propose solutions in advance of asks from the practice Competencies: Strong leadership in shaping software testing processes Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and legal teams Ability to effectively assess risks and propose solutions to systematically reduce risk Comfortable working in a fast-paced legal technology environment with cross-functional teams Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts to legal professionals and senior executives Ability to influence and collaborate with multiple stakeholders across various departments (legal, IS, etc.) Ability to work effectively in a highly matrixed team environment Outstanding communication skills Cooley offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits package and is committed to fair and equitable employment practices. EOE. The expected annual pay range for this position with a full-time schedule is $235,000 - $310,000. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate. We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as 21 days of Paid Time Off (“PTO”) and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.
    $235k-310k yearly Auto-Apply 11d ago

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