Sher Edling seeks Litigation Counsel with at least 7 years of litigation experience to join our mission-driven team. Litigation Counsel will lead significant cases on behalf of Sher Edling’s public entity clients and supervise the litigation work of other team members.

Responsibilities

• Leadership: Litigate and lead all aspects of significant cases, working with and guiding a case team from investigation through filing, briefing, oral argument, pre-trial discovery, trials, and resolution.
• Collaboration: Work effectively and efficiently with attorneys, staff, technical experts, and others to design and advance litigation strategies that prioritize client outcomes and align with the firm’s mission and goals.
• Client/Case Management: Manage all aspects of moving a case forward, including client relations, conferring with opposing counsel, and providing guidance, mentorship, and support to achieve the highest quality litigation standards while fostering the growth and development of the Sher Edling team and its practice.

Qualifications Required 

• Juris Doctorate degree and a minimum of seven years of active litigation experience.
• Exceptional legal writing, analytical and oral communication, and advocacy skills.
• Extensive experience running complex affirmative litigation, including case investigation, pre-trial discovery and motion practice, trial, and settlement negotiation.
• Willingness to travel when necessary.
• A demonstrated commitment to public service and the values underlying Sher Edling’s mission of “protecting people and the planet.”

Preferred 

• Ten or more years of active litigation experience. 
• Experience with environmental tort litigation.
• Skills for communication and interaction across cultures, including the ability to recognize and manage personal behaviors, moods, and impulses to create an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment within the organization.