Senior Litigation Attorney

The successful candidate will have previously managed a full caseload of motor vehicle negligence claims and/or general liability claims. This candidate will also have managed junior attorneys and/or staff members in their case-related responsibilities.

• Draft pleadings, correspondence, memoranda, and other case related documents
• Communicate with clients, insurance company contacts, and opposing counsel
• Identify, research, and analyze legal issues and conflicting legal opinions
• Take and defend depositions, handle arbitrations, and argue motions
• Attend in-person and virtual court appearances
• Record and disseminate all information on behalf of the clients
• Analyze and summarize medical or other case related records and highlight important information
• Write reports to clients analyzing issues and communicating the status of the case
• Explain litigation to those unfamiliar with the process
• Take charge of cases to move them toward cost effective, efficient, and fair resolutions
• Juggle multiple assignments and/or deadlines
• Manage junior attorneys and staff

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in civil litigation with a specialization in either motor vehicle negligence and/or general liability
• Experience handling depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and other complex assignments
• Experience in handling a full caseload
• Experience in managing junior attorneys and/or staff
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
• Strong verbal and interpersonal skills in order to work effectively with less experienced attorneys, senior attorneys, partners, staff, clients, opposing counsel, and the court system.

Pay: From $130,000/year