What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Associate Attorney – Telecommunications position at Private Firm?
We are seeking a motivated Litigation Associate Attorney with at least two years of experience to support and defend a telecommunications services provider. This role will focus heavily on litigation and collections matters arising from goods and services rendered to customers.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on litigator who is comfortable managing cases from inception through resolution, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, and court appearances.
- Draft, file, and serve summonses and complaints using standard firm templates
- Receive, review, and analyze responses from defendants
- Communicate with defendants and opposing counsel via phone and email
- Draft, file, and argue motions; prepare supporting memoranda of law
- Arrange for and attend court conferences and hearings
- Manage all phases of discovery, including:
- Drafting and responding to discovery demands
- Collecting and reviewing materials from clients and opposing parties
- Conduct and defend depositions
- Support legal strategy related to collections of outstanding receivables
- Maintain organized case files and ensure compliance with court deadlines
- Provide limited supervision and direction to the office’s executive assistant/secretary
- Collaborate closely with and report directly to the Senior Attorney
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
- Admission to the bar in [Insert State] (in good standing)
- Minimum of 2 years of litigation experience
- Demonstrated experience:
- Drafting motions and legal memoranda
- Conducting and defending depositions
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple matters and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively
- Experience in collections litigation or commercial litigation
- Familiarity with telecommunications, contracts, or service agreements
- Experience appearing in court and handling conferences independently