Overview In this role, you will manage a broad spectrum of litigation matters from evaluation through resolution. You'll work closely with clients and colleagues across multiple practice areas to shape case strategy and advocate effectively in court and at hearings. You will lead discovery, draft persuasive pleadings, and prepare witnesses for key proceedings, delivering practical guidance on risk and outcomes. This position offers opportunities to collaborate with a growing legal team and contribute to diverse commercial, insurance, real estate, and civil disputes.
Responsibilities- Oversee litigation matters from initial case evaluation through settlement, trial, or other final disposition
- Prepare persuasive legal documents, including complaints, motions, briefs, and related court submissions
- Perform thorough legal research and translate findings into practical case strategies and recommendations
- Lead discovery efforts by drafting written discovery, reviewing responses, and taking or defending depositions
- Ready clients and witnesses for hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trial appearances
- Represent clients in court proceedings, case management conferences, and settlement discussions
- Assess exposure, examine claims and defenses, and advise clients on risk and potential outcomes
- Partner with attorneys in different practice areas to support litigation goals across commercial, insurance, real estate, employment, contract, partnership, and general civil disputes
Key requirements- strong advocacy, writing, and analytical abilities
- judgment to move matters forward from early assessment through resolution
- experience in litigation
- ability to work across multiple practice areas
- client-facing skills
- strong communication
- collaboration
- problem-solving
- legal research
- drafting pleadings and briefs
- discovery management
