Jobs at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

Manage billing, collections and reporting for assigned attorneys. Produce prebills and reports, finalize invoices to client guidelines, submit via e-billing systems, review receivables, coordinate with collections, support testing of billing processes, and respond to billing inquiries.

Support attorneys on corporate transactions by drafting and proofreading documents, managing due diligence and virtual data rooms, coordinating signatures and filings, preparing closing materials, conducting factual research, and maintaining precedents and capital markets tables.

Write, edit, proofread, and publish on-brand content for the firm's website and marketing materials. Implement website updates, audit materials for compliance with client marketing restrictions, and support brochure refreshes and other PR/communications projects in collaboration with BD and cross-functional teams.

Design, develop, test, and support scalable, secure web applications and databases. Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements, build front-end and back-end functionality, optimize SQL performance, maintain documentation, troubleshoot issues, and implement AI-enabled solutions to improve automation and workflows.

Plan and manage logistics for firm-sponsored client and internal events (conferences, seminars, retreats, receptions). Source venues, negotiate contracts, manage invitations/RSVPs, coordinate on-site operations and vendors, track event data, support gifting and ticketed client entertainment, and collaborate with lawyers and business services teams to deliver curated client experiences.

Provide litigation case support: prepare motion papers and court filings, manage and review documents and transcripts, perform electronic document review and legal research, assist with depositions/trials, manage ECF filings and productions, and mentor junior paralegals. May require overtime and travel.

Develop and execute litigation-focused public relations and communications strategies. Manage media relations, respond to press inquiries, draft press releases and web content, prepare lawyers for interviews, cultivate reporter relationships, support awards submissions, and collaborate with business development to highlight litigation wins.

Designs and manages post–day‑1 onboarding and 90‑day integration for Business Services hires. Builds role/level‑specific integration plans, coordinates stakeholders, develops materials and manager toolkits, coaches managers, measures onboarding effectiveness, and scales orientation programs across U.S. offices.

Supports rates and pricing functions and broader Practice Analysis by consolidating historical data, preparing financial reports, analyzing KPIs (utilization, realization, profitability), collaborating with partners and accounting, and driving automation and process improvements using Excel, Oracle, Smartview, and Tableau.

Manage email marketing and webinar campaigns end-to-end, support CRM list building and data quality, produce email performance reports, update website content, assist internal stakeholders and Digital Marketing team on processes and special projects.

Provides litigation support to attorneys including case maintenance, legal research, drafting motion papers and court filings, e-discovery and document review, preparing exhibits, managing deposition transcripts/videos, cite-checking, and mentoring junior paralegals. Coordinates filings, vendors, and production logistics; may require overtime and travel.

Provide secretarial, technical, and organizational support to lawyers and managerial staff: draft and proof documents, manage calendars, calls, mail, travel, billing and expenses, organize meetings, cover reception, and complete assigned special projects while maintaining confidentiality and meeting deadlines.

Support the Business Intelligence team with client, market, and competitive research; analyze internal and external data; perform recurring and ad hoc data pulls and validation; prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations; monitor market and legal developments; collaborate with Business Development, Knowledge Management, and Finance; and improve research and reporting processes.

Support and execute the firm's GRC program including ISO 27001 ISMS support, client security assessments, vendor risk reviews, internal IT risk assessments, DR testing, access recertification, and remediation tracking across audits and security reviews.

Provide secretarial, technical, and organizational support to attorneys and managers: manage assignment desk, handle calendars, draft correspondence, coordinate travel and billing, liaise with clients, and support practice operations to ensure smooth departmental workflow.

Support IP, Commercial Transactions and Advisory practices by developing and implementing business development initiatives: draft partner communications, manage proposals/RFPs and legal directory submissions, maintain matter and pitch databases, conduct market and competitive research, assemble client plans, coordinate events and sponsorships, collaborate with BI/PR/Marketing, and mentor junior BD colleagues.

Oversee day-to-day HR operations for the firm's California offices. Partner with CHRO, office leadership, and HR centers to set regional HR priorities. Support full talent lifecycle, employee relations, compliance with local employment laws, wellness and engagement programming, policy adoption, and special HR projects.

Provide first- and second-level technical support to firm users via phone, email, and walk-ins; troubleshoot hardware and software; escalate and follow up on tickets; participate in rollouts/upgrades and training; cover extended hours as needed and maintain effective communication with IT teams and users.

Lead and execute public relations and external/internal communications for the firm’s California offices. Manage media relations, draft press releases and website content, cultivate journalist relationships, coach lawyers on messaging, and support brand-building and reporting efforts.

Supervise and coordinate a night shift team of word processors, document specialists, and proofreaders. Assign and monitor work, troubleshoot documents, maintain logs and personnel records, perform evaluations, ensure staffing, provide customer service and support off-hour requests, and implement departmental procedures.