A litigation manager works on civil lawsuits for a company. They may help defend the company against civil suits, or bring cases against others on behalf of the company. They are typically, but not always, a lawyer themselves with legal experience in civil litigation. Responsibilities may include managing a team of in-house attorneys, paralegals, or legal assistants. Alternatively or additionally, the litigation manager might oversee outside legal representation. They are also consulted before business decisions to help protect the company from potential lawsuits. Job duties include managing caseloads and coordinating technological support. In large legal firms, litigation managers head the litigation department and are responsible for assigning cases and supervising work. This career typically exists in large companies or law firms. The typical education qualification is a bachelor’s degree in a related field. Many litigation managers are practicing or retired attorneys. Skills in information technology, document management systems, and trial representation are essential. Additionally, this job requires strong communication skills to interact with attorneys and staff.