Overview In this role you will manage the full lifecycle of civil litigation for sophisticated clients within a collaborative law firm. You will lead complex real estate-related disputes and drive strategic outcomes from inception to resolution. You'll work closely with an experienced team, contribute to case strategy, and pursue opportunities for advancement toward shareholder or of counsel. This position offers meaningful courtroom advocacy, growth opportunities, and remote work flexibility.
Compensation / Benefits- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- $100,000 life insurance benefit
- 401(k) eligibility after one year, including a 3% Safe Harbor employer contribution
- Generous paid time off
- Paid sick leave
Responsibilities- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other court filings
- Manage all phases of discovery, including written discovery requests and responses
- Conduct factual investigations and interview clients and witnesses
- Take and defend depositions
- Appear in court and represent clients in hearings
- Work closely with expert witnesses
- Participate in mediations and settlement negotiations
- Handle trial and arbitration preparation and attendance
- Collaborate with attorneys and support staff to develop litigation strategies
Key requirements- 4 to 8 years of civil litigation experience
- First- or second-chair experience handling complex litigation matters
- Experience with pleadings, discovery, motion practice, ADR proceedings, and trials or arbitrations
- Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
- Excellent verbal communication and client-facing abilities
- Proven track record of producing high-quality work product
- Ability to work independently while contributing within a team
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage deadlines
- strong communication
- client-facing abilities
- independence with team collaboration
- pleadings
- discovery
- motion practice
