Litigation Attorney Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Litigation Attorney to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Secure documentation needed to defend claims, which will include the use of PACER;
- Ability to monitor and assure that litigation holds are being put in place, as required, and released when claims have been resolved;
- Provide support to outside legal counsel in connection with pending litigation;
- Work as one company within Elliott Group entities and assist with communications to be provided to Ebara Corporation to provide legal updates;
- Coordinate legal research, both domestically and globally;
- Interface with other Legal Department personnel and outside counsel to facilitate activities regarding asbestos defense litigation;
- Assist with the strategic analysis/planning of the defense of Elliott in anticipated or current litigation;
- Brief fellow employees on important legal developments;
- Prepare case documentation including answers, responses and document production replies for litigation matters;
- Review work product of outside counsel and modify, as needed and required, to appropriately defend Elliott;
- Work with other Legal Department team members and other corporate teams to develop, coordinate and facilitate trial testimony;
- Taking and Defending Depositions;
- Provide other support to the General Counsel, Senior Corporate Counsel and other Legal Department staff members as required.u3000;
- Arguing motions and presenting cases independently at arbitration and trial;
- Provide other support to the General Counsel, Senior Corporate Counsel and other Legal Department staff members as required.
Requirements:
- Must be admitted to practice law in North Carolina;
- Candidates should be well-organized and able to assist with the management of a high volume caseload;
- Prior insurance defense experience and/or jury trial experience is a plus;
- At least 3 years of litigation experience;
- Must be admitted and in good standing with the NY Bar;
- Minimum professional work experience requirement: Minimum 1 to 3 years of litigation experience with a law firm;
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines;
- Experience in Document Management;
- Must be able to work in a legal team atmosphere and must be able to multi-task and manage various types of legal issues;
- Strong and persuasive written, oral and presentation skills;
- Strong writing skills;
- Minimum educational requirement: Doctorate of Jurisprudence from an accredited law school;
- do NOT contact us with unsolicited services or offers;
- Strong academic record – law review preferred;
- Must be a self-starter, require little supervision, be able to work independently, as well as be an effective communicator.