Associate Attorney

Position Title: Associate Attorney

Reports To: Partner

Responsibilities

• Build case defenses and trial themes autonomously
• Support national trial and coordinating counsel team to manage litigation nationwide for large corporate clients
• Analyze the application of state and federal case and regulatory law to the facts of cases for pre-trial motions and other submissions
• Draft original motions and other litigation-related documents on complex matters
• Draft discovery requests and responses to be exchanged with various parties
• Interview potential and preparing witnesses for testimony in litigation or before regulatory bodies
• Take and defend lay, expert, and corporate representative depositions
• Argue motions
• Develop client relationships through oral and written communication
• Draft pre-trial reports and performing risk analysis
• Participate in mediations and/or court-mandated status, settlement conferences and hearings
• Develop overall strategies for case resolution and Solve problems creatively
• Identify, assign and supervise work for case paralegals
• Interact and potentially managing outside co-defense counsel to negotiate global discovery strategies
• Negotiate settlements with plaintiffs and other opposing parties
• Participating in networking opportunities to develop client relationships
• Demonstrate leadership in the local community through memberships in bar associations and other organizations
• Develop oneself as a resource for other attorneys involved in the firm’s practice areas
• Provide support and assistance to Shareholders, Partners, and Senior Counsel
• Must meet annual billable requirements and adhere to the Attorney Timekeeping Policy

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Requires a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
• Requires admittance to at least one state bar
• Self-motivated individual with high energy willing to do whatever it takes to complete responsibilities on deadline
• 0-3 years of litigation experience in a law firm
• Experience in billable work environment
• Experience in mass-torts, class actions, environmental, commercial litigation, abuse, harassment and discrimination, or other complex risk management experience required
• Client service oriented and experience required
• Effectively prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Work collaboratively with attorneys and other colleagues
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs
• Demonstrate a courteous and professional demeanor
• Superior written and oral communication skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrates personal awareness and desire for continued personal and professional development FileVine or Document Management system experience is preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $95,173.06 - $114,617.02 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• litigation: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Requires admittance to at least one state bar (Required)

Work Location: Remote

Salary : $95,173 - $114,617