Responsibilities

• Building case defenses and trial themes autonomously (but with available guidance)
• Supporting national trial and coordinating counsel team to manage litigation nationwide for large corporate clients
• Analyzing the application of state and federal case and regulatory law to the facts of cases for pre-trial motions and other submissions
• Drafting original motions and other litigation-related documents on complex matters
• Drafting discovery requests and responses to be exchanged with various parties
• Interviewing potential and preparing witnesses for testimony in litigation or before regulatory bodies
• Taking and defending lay, expert, and corporate representative depositions
• Arguing motions
• Developing client relationships through oral and written communication
• Drafting pre-trial reports and performing risk analysis
• Participating in mediations and/or court-mandated status, settlement conferences and hearings
• Solving problems creatively
• Developing overall strategies for case resolution
• Identifying, assigning and supervising work for case paralegals
• Interacting and potentially managing outside co-defense counsel to negotiate global discovery strategies
• Negotiating settlements with plaintiffs and other opposing parties
• Participating in networking opportunities to develop client relationships
• Demonstrating leadership in the local community through memberships in bar associations and other organizations
• Developing oneself as a resource for other attorneys involved in the firm’s practice areas
• Providing support and assistance to Shareholders, Partners, and Senior Counsels.

Qualifications

• Asbestos litigation experience for 3-5 years is mandatory
• Requires a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
• Requires admittance to at least one state bar – CA preferred
• Self-motivated individual with high energy willing to do whatever it takes to complete responsibilities on deadline
• 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
• Able to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Able to work as a team with attorneys and other colleagues
• Extensive computer and database expertise with proficiency with Microsoft Office programs
• Demonstrates a courteous and professional demeanor
• Superior written and oral communication skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Seeks continuous development opportunities

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• Bonus pay