Staff Attorney Manager

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Milbank is a premier international law firm handling high-profile, complex cases and business transactions through 11 offices worldwide. Our offices work together on an integrated basis, giving us an extraordinary global presence and allowing us to serve a client base that includes the world's leading companies and financial institutions. Milbank is internationally recognized as a leader in major corporate/finance transactions (such as M&A, structured finance, banking, capital markets and project and transportation finance), litigation (including complex commercial, intellectual property, securities and white collar), financial restructuring, and trusts and estates.

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and collaborative professional to join our team. As a Staff Attorney Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the firm's staff attorney program, which provides flexible attorney resources for matters requiring surge capacity or litigation discovery document review. The role will manage assignments, quality assurance, training, administration, and contingent staffing coordination.

Success in this role requires strong communication and collaboration, a proactive and adaptable approach, positive working relationships, and a commitment to exceptional results.

This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact and grow within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

What You'll Do

• Manage assignment and allocation of staff attorneys based on practice needs, attorney skills, and capacity.
• Oversee quality-assurance processes, including periodic reviews and feedback mechanisms.
• Coordinate with practice groups to understand anticipated staffing needs.
• Oversee litigation discovery and document review projects supported by staff attorneys, including staffing recommendations, workflow design, quality-control processes, and coordination with case teams and litigation support professionals.
• Advise partners, counsel, and matter teams on the effective use of staff attorney resources for document review, privilege review, factual development, deposition preparation, and other discovery-related workstreams.
• Develop and deliver training on firm systems, practice-area fundamentals, and professional skills.
• Manage program administration, including onboarding, performance reviews, and terminations.
• Coordinate with contract staffing suppliers on contingent attorney assignments.
• Maintain complete and accurate departmental records.
• Collaborate with HR, attorneys, and litigation support teams on staffing and discovery needs.

What We're Looking For

• J.D. and admission to the New York State bar required.
• Five or more years of legal practice experience.
• Prior experience managing or supervising attorney teams in a law firm or legal services environment.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments and competing priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with attorneys at all levels.
• Significant experience managing or supervising litigation discovery, document review, and review teams, including quality-control processes, workflow management, staffing decisions, and the use of technology-assisted review, generative AI workflows, and related litigation technologies.
• Expertise with Relativity and other document review and analysis platforms, advanced certifications are a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and verifiable outstanding Microsoft Excel skills. Experience in Document Management Systems (DMS) including NetDocuments and/or iManage. Familiarity with current developments in eDiscovery technology including AI solutions. Familiarity with Harvey, Legora, Copilot, and other AI solutions.
• Project management skills and experience required, project management credentials are a plus.

Why Join Us?

Our collaborative culture encourages knowledge sharing, professional growth, and partnership across teams. Employees can work alongside experienced professionals, contribute to meaningful initiatives, and make an impact in a dynamic and client-focused environment. If you're looking for a workplace where you can grow professionally, build strong relationships, and make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Our Benefits Include

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee assistance and wellness programs
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Compensation

The anticipated base salary range offered for this role will be between $150,000 to $185,000 and represents the firm's good faith and reasonable estimate of the base compensation range. Actual base compensation will depend upon several factors, including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, performance, qualifications, degrees, and location as well as the needs of the firm.

We look forward to learning more about you!