San Diego Padres Is Hiring A Legal Operations & Litigation Manager

🤝 Padres Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

The San Diego Padres are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We value perspectives from backgrounds that vary by race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, and national origin.

If you're not 100% qualified but eager to take on the challenge, we encourage you to apply! We believe that transferable skills and passion for our mission make a great team member.

Your Role: Legal Operations & Litigation Manager

As a key leader, you'll oversee the operational backbone of our Legal Department while managing our litigation portfolio. This role combines strategic leadership in legal operations with hands-on litigation management, aiming for efficiency, compliance, and predictable outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Litigation Management: Managing all stages from intake, insurance coordination, law firm selection, case strategy, discovery, to settlement planning and creating playbooks for litigation matters.
• Legal Operations Leadership: Overseeing filing systems, billing, and implementing SOPs and playbooks for consistent processes.
• Financial & Vendor Oversight: Developing budgets, negotiating rates, tracking spend, and maintaining law firm scorecards.
• Technology & Data: Driving adoption of legal tech tools, including AI solutions.
• Administrative Support: Handling scheduling, preparing agendas, managing correspondence, organizing files, and assisting the General Counsel with document review and research.
• Stakeholder Communication: Facilitating cross-department communication within the organization.

🔍 Your Expertise & Knowledge

• Proficient to advanced skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with office equipment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively.
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills to handle multiple projects and strict deadlines.
• Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and integrity in all tasks.
• Consistent, punctual, and reliable attendance.

📝 Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum age of 18 years at employment start.
• Bachelor’s Degree (4+ years).
• At least 3 years of experience in legal operations, litigation management, legal assistance, insurance, or related fields.
• Proven leadership in project management and effective communication at an executive level.
• Fluency in English; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as needed.
• Willingness to travel as required.
• Physical ability to access the ballpark for prolonged periods and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Completion of all pre-employment requirements, including background checks.

💰 Compensation & Benefits

The base pay range for this full-time role is $36.06 to $40.87 per hour, based on experience, education, and skills, in accordance with California law.

In addition to competitive pay, our benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with employer match + Safe Harbor contribution
• Basic Life Insurance (with options for supplemental coverage)
• Pet Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and holiday programs
• Paid employee parking
• Onsite amenities like barista service
• Employer-provided tickets to home games
• Exclusive onsite experiences and ballpark discounts
• Work-from-home Fridays during the off-season and when on the road
• Smart casual dress code

All benefits are subject to eligibility and plan terms, which may be amended over time.

🌟 Equal Opportunity Employment

The San Diego Padres are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering diversity and equitable hiring practices.