Associate Attorney

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• Build case defenses and trial themes autonomously
• Support national trial and coordinating counsel teams to manage litigation nationwide for large corporate clients
• Analyze the application of state and federal case law and regulatory law to case facts for pre-trial motions and other submissions
• Draft original motions and other litigation-related documents on complex matters
• Prepare and respond to discovery requests to be exchanged with various parties
• Interview and prepare witnesses for testimony in litigation or before regulatory bodies
• Take and defend depositions of lay, expert, and corporate representative witnesses
• Argue motions in court
• Develop and maintain client relationships through oral and written communication
• Draft pre-trial reports and perform risk analyses
• Participate in mediations, status conferences, settlement conferences, and hearings
• Develop overall strategies for case resolution and solve problems creatively
• Assign and supervise work for case paralegals
• Coordinate and potentially manage outside co-defense counsel to negotiate global discovery strategies
• Negotiate settlements with plaintiffs and other opposing parties
• Participate in networking opportunities to expand client relationships
• Demonstrate leadership in the local legal community through bar association involvement and other professional organizations
• Serve as a resource for other attorneys within the firm's practice areas
• Provide support to Shareholders, Partners, and Senior Counsel
• Meet annual billable requirements and comply with the Attorney Timekeeping Policy

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
• Admission to at least one state bar
• 1-3 years of litigation experience in a law firm
• Experience in a billable work environment
• Background in mass torts, class actions, environmental, commercial litigation, abuse, harassment, discrimination, or other complex risk management matters required
• Strong client service orientation and experience working directly with clients
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative mindset with attorneys and other colleagues
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
• Professional demeanor with strong interpersonal skills
• Superior written and oral communication skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to perform under pressure
• Commitment to personal and professional development
• Experience with FileVine or other document management systems preferred
• Self-motivated with high energy and a willingness to meet deadlines

• Associate

• Full-time

• Legal

• Staffing and Recruiting