Environmental Litigation Attorney

Job Responsibilities Manage multiple complex cases concurrently. Initiate affirmative steps and strategic oversight to bring cases to conclusion. Prepare and litigate cases from start to finish with a sense of urgency. Draft and prepare pleadings and complex motions and responses. Manage discovery, including propounding and responding to written discovery, analyzing produced documents, and managing the flow of discovery. Identify and retain experts, assist in report preparation and submission. Take and defend depositions of plaintiff parties, lay witnesses, experts and corporate witnesses. Perform legal research, author briefs, and argue motions. Participate and lead in hearings and complex trials in many states. Participate in case strategy discussions and contribute innovative ideas. Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and team members. Collaborate with senior attorneys on cases. Requirements Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school Active license to practice law. 10+ years of experience in litigating all aspects of complex cases. Environmental/Toxic Torts experience preferred. Class action and multidistrict litigation experience. Excellent legal research and writing skills with proven success. Proven results in an active litigation role. Experience managing multiple complex cases concurrently. Documented experience preparing and litigating cases from start to finish with a sense of urgency. Experience litigating in both state and federal courts. Experience managing discovery, including propounding and responding to written discovery, analyzing produced documents, and managing the flow of discovery. Experience taking and defending depositions of plaintiff parties, lay witnesses, experts and corporate witnesses. Hearing and trial experience; excellent oral presentation skills. Reliable, timely completion of tasks Experience mentoring, managing, and developing junior team members in a collaborative professional environment. Compassion in communicating with clients. Proficiency in Adobe, Excel, Microsoft Office, Outlook. Familiarity with E-Discovery and law programs such as Sharefile, PACER, CaseAnywhere, Lexis, Smart Advocate, Everlaw, FileVine, OneLegal. Hard Skills Litigation Legal Research Drafting Pleadings Taking Depositions Trial Experience Managing Discovery Preparing Motions Arguing Motions Case Strategy Development Mentoring Junior Team Members Soft Skills Effective Communication Collaboration Compassionate Client Interaction Timely Task Completion Leadership #J-18808-Ljbffr