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June 3, 2026

Litigation Practice Support Lawyer

Litigation
Fenwick & West

Fenwick & West

District of Columbia, Seattle, New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Silicon Valley

Litigation Practice Support Lawyer

Fenwick & West
Fenwick & WestDistrict of Columbia, Seattle, New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Silicon Valley

Practice area

Litigation

PQE

3+ years

Locations

District of Columbia, District of Columbia | Seattle, Washington | New York City, New York | Los Angeles, California | San Francisco, California | Silicon Valley, California

Salary

$186,000 - $279,000

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

  • This Practice Support Lawyer (PSL) role supports the firm’s Patent Litigation, IP & Complex Litigation, Securities Litigation, and Employment Litigation subgroups.
  • Develop and deliver substantive legal skills training programs for attorneys and paralegals, including preparing materials and mentoring junior attorneys on legal matters and presentation skills.
  • Drive AI innovation initiatives across the Litigation practice group by identifying integration opportunities, testing tools, and promoting the adoption of AI and other technology for both client-facing and internal functions (e.g., discovery, document preparation).
  • Manage and organize practice content, including model briefs, exemplars, case/judge information, and expert databases, ensuring resources are readily accessible to attorneys.
  • Create and maintain internal and external thought leadership content such as client alerts, articles, presentations, and blog posts, based on identified legal market trends and developments.
  • Develop, maintain, and promote model documents, forms, precedents, and drafting guidance for each litigation subgroup, including client- and jurisdiction-specific templates, and identify forms for automation.
  • Requires a J.D. and 3+ years of experience in a law firm litigation practice. Experience in one or more of the firm’s litigation subgroups is beneficial.
  • Essential skills include expert legal knowledge, strong legal drafting and analytical abilities, and a genuine interest in exploring and adopting AI technologies and legal tech tools.
  • This position requires 2-3 days of in-office presence per week and can be based in any of the firm’s U.S. offices, excluding Boston, MA.
  • The anticipated base salary range for this role is $186,000 - $279,000, with eligibility for a discretionary bonus based on performance.

Last updated: June 4, 2026

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Trusted recruiters

Work with a recruiter who has a real relationship with the hiring team and comes recommended by your peers.

  • Kate Reder Sheikh
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Kate Reder Sheikh

    Legal Recruiter

    Major, Lindsey & Africa

    Why talk to Kate Reder Sheikh?

    Ethan Thomas joined Fenwick & West's San Francisco office in the Litigation group.

    Kate is an absolutely stellar recruiter. From the minute I began working with her, she was engaged with what I was seeking in terms of practice, firm culture, and career trajectory. She actively sought out opportunities, and the process was dynamic; Kate was educating me on the market just as much as she was digesting information about me as a candidate. Kate was also helping me with a cross-market lateral move into a market in which I had not even received bar exam results at the time, so my case presented its own particular challenges. But her advocacy and persistence (including interview preparation and insight into the people and the actual work I would encounter at various firms) bore results and helped me land exactly where I wanted to be. I cannot recommend Kate highly enough.

    Fenwick & West

    Ethan Thomas

    Fenwick & West • San Francisco
  • Jessica Pai
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Jessica Pai

    Legal Recruiter

    McClure Harrison, Inc.

    Why talk to Jessica Pai?

    Monika Petkova joined Fenwick & West's San Francisco office in the Corporate group.

    I very much enjoyed working with Jessica. Jessica knows the market well and does an excellent job of guiding you through the process, from interview prep, to scheduling, to frequent check-ins. However, I think what sets Jessica apart the most is her strategic thinking: she knows how to expertly navigate a challenging interview process or tricky hiring timeline, a rare skill that can make an invaluable difference in achieving the outcome you're hoping for. I highly recommend working with Jessica if you're looking to make a lateral move.

    Fenwick & West

    Monika Petkova

    Fenwick & West • San Francisco
  • Priya Gulati
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Priya Gulati

    Legal Recruiter

    Pacific Legal Search

    Why talk to Priya Gulati?

    Shreyas Kale joined Fenwick & West's California office in the Intellectual Property group.

    Priya was absolutely amazing for helping me get placed in my current position! I cannot recommend her highly enough. I first contacted Priya when I was thinking of looking for a lateral position. She was patient and was available to chat about the market and what I was looking for. My “maybe” search turned into an active search a few weeks later, and this is when Priya really helped me out. She helped me figure out out what position I was looking for, what kind of firm, and geographical location. Priya helped hone my resume with several iterations, and would give me a reason for why something was removed or kept in when I would disagree. She was very open with me about shortcomings I needed to address, or strengths I should play up. While this can be sometimes a harsh process, Priya friendliness made it easy and it was clear that we were on the same team. We then did a couple rounds of mock interviews till I felt comfortable with all the questions I would likely be asked. Priya was invaluable in the interview process as she helped me craft answers to questions that addressed some of my weaknesses. I can tell from my initial answers on the mock interviews that I would have had a lot fewer offers without Priya’s help. Priya was also helpful in providing information for each interview I appeared for, and having a quick discussion about the firm and the interviewees before I appeared for most interviews. I was located on the east coast, and I interviewed for lateral positions across the country in both large markets and smaller markets. Priya handled all the logistics for all my interviews. I started looking for positions in December, and had the offer I ultimately accepted by January. Priya worked tirelessly with me over the holidays and into the new year to get me placed. Priya was also invaluable for negotiating my compensation and benefits. Overall, I can’t imagine my search being as fruitful without Priya’s help.

    Fenwick & West

    Shreyas Kale

    Fenwick & West • California

Trusted recruiters

Work with a recruiter who has a real relationship with the hiring team and comes recommended by your peers.

  • Kate Reder Sheikh
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Kate Reder Sheikh

    Legal Recruiter

    Major, Lindsey & Africa

    Why talk to Kate Reder Sheikh?

    Ethan Thomas joined Fenwick & West's San Francisco office in the Litigation group.

    Kate is an absolutely stellar recruiter. From the minute I began working with her, she was engaged with what I was seeking in terms of practice, firm culture, and career trajectory. She actively sought out opportunities, and the process was dynamic; Kate was educating me on the market just as much as she was digesting information about me as a candidate. Kate was also helping me with a cross-market lateral move into a market in which I had not even received bar exam results at the time, so my case presented its own particular challenges. But her advocacy and persistence (including interview preparation and insight into the people and the actual work I would encounter at various firms) bore results and helped me land exactly where I wanted to be. I cannot recommend Kate highly enough.

    Fenwick & West

    Ethan Thomas

    Fenwick & West • San Francisco
  • Jessica Pai
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Jessica Pai

    Legal Recruiter

    McClure Harrison, Inc.

    Why talk to Jessica Pai?

    Monika Petkova joined Fenwick & West's San Francisco office in the Corporate group.

    I very much enjoyed working with Jessica. Jessica knows the market well and does an excellent job of guiding you through the process, from interview prep, to scheduling, to frequent check-ins. However, I think what sets Jessica apart the most is her strategic thinking: she knows how to expertly navigate a challenging interview process or tricky hiring timeline, a rare skill that can make an invaluable difference in achieving the outcome you're hoping for. I highly recommend working with Jessica if you're looking to make a lateral move.

    Fenwick & West

    Monika Petkova

    Fenwick & West • San Francisco
  • Priya Gulati
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Priya Gulati

    Legal Recruiter

    Pacific Legal Search

    Why talk to Priya Gulati?

    Shreyas Kale joined Fenwick & West's California office in the Intellectual Property group.

    Priya was absolutely amazing for helping me get placed in my current position! I cannot recommend her highly enough. I first contacted Priya when I was thinking of looking for a lateral position. She was patient and was available to chat about the market and what I was looking for. My “maybe” search turned into an active search a few weeks later, and this is when Priya really helped me out. She helped me figure out out what position I was looking for, what kind of firm, and geographical location. Priya helped hone my resume with several iterations, and would give me a reason for why something was removed or kept in when I would disagree. She was very open with me about shortcomings I needed to address, or strengths I should play up. While this can be sometimes a harsh process, Priya friendliness made it easy and it was clear that we were on the same team. We then did a couple rounds of mock interviews till I felt comfortable with all the questions I would likely be asked. Priya was invaluable in the interview process as she helped me craft answers to questions that addressed some of my weaknesses. I can tell from my initial answers on the mock interviews that I would have had a lot fewer offers without Priya’s help. Priya was also helpful in providing information for each interview I appeared for, and having a quick discussion about the firm and the interviewees before I appeared for most interviews. I was located on the east coast, and I interviewed for lateral positions across the country in both large markets and smaller markets. Priya handled all the logistics for all my interviews. I started looking for positions in December, and had the offer I ultimately accepted by January. Priya worked tirelessly with me over the holidays and into the new year to get me placed. Priya was also invaluable for negotiating my compensation and benefits. Overall, I can’t imagine my search being as fruitful without Priya’s help.

    Fenwick & West

    Shreyas Kale

    Fenwick & West • California