Legal department manager vs litigation associate

Differences between legal department manager and litigation associate duties and responsibilities

Legal department manager example responsibilities.

• Prepare and distribute payroll manage daily office operations and equipment and maintain supplies for office to run effectively.
• Coordinate with litigation department on state and federal government subpoenas on customer account activity.
• Provide expert testimony at NASD/NYSE arbitration hearings.
• Handpick arbitration ready accounts and oversee the legal department.
• Review and analyze third-party subpoenas, garnishments and other document requests and coordinate require responses.
• Work hand-in-hand with legal representation in litigation discovery process, development of legal arguments and exhibits as well as deposition preparation.
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Litigation associate example responsibilities.

• Lead and assist in out-of-court resolution of actions including settlement negotiations, mediation, and arbitration.
• Manage all aspects of motion practice and discovery in class and institutional actions involving residential mortgage-backed securities investments.
• Represent immigrants in deportation proceedings, federal litigation and appeals.
• Participate in complex commercial litigation group, with matters involving insurance, entertainment, products liability, utilities and investment banking.
• Research various aspects of family law, civil procedure, and tort law.
• Ensure business compliance with FDCPA, HIPAA, ADA, and various other regulations.
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