Description:
Job Description: A Client-Centered Law Firm is seeking an experienced and motivated Attorney who will play a pivotal role in advocating for our clients' rights and delivering outstanding legal services. In this position, the Counsel will assist in leading our on environmental litigation team.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist with leading and managing the environmental litigation team including attorneys and support staff.
- Manage discovery, including propounding and responding to written discovery, taking, and defending depositions, and analyzing complex documents.
- Draft and prepare legal documents, including pleadings and complex motions.
- Perform legal research.
- Make court appearances as necessary.
- Participate in case strategy discussions and contribute innovative ideas.
- Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and team members.
- Collaborate with attorneys on cases.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school
- Active license to practice law.
- 10+ years of experience litigation.
- Environmental/ Toxic Torts experience.
- Proficiency in Adobe, Excel, Microsoft Office, Familiarity with E-Discovery and law programs such as, Sharefile, PACER, CaseAnywhere, Lexis, Smart Advocate, Everlaw, FileVine, OneLegal.
- A successful candidate will be detail oriented and organized, be a team player, be reliable, and capable of multitasking and managing several time-critical projects under tight deadlines.
- This position requires excellent written and oral communication skills.
