Description:
An International Law Firm is seeking up to four attorneys with 2-5 years
of litigation experience to join the Firm as Special Counsel in our
Chicago, Detroit, Jacksonville, Madison, Milwaukee, Orlando, Salt Lake
City, or Tallahassee office. Alternate An International Law Firm office locations may be
considered based on business need and the candidate's experience. These
are full time, non-partner track positions supporting our Business
Litigation & Dispute Resolution Practice Group. The attorneys in
these positions will be responsible for a high volume of commercial
collection matters in a fast-paced environment and must be confident in
their autonomy. The vast majority of cases proceed to arbitration, so
the positions require individuals who are highly organized, have strong
time management skills, can adhere to strict deadlines, and the ability
to interface with clients and borrowers directly.Our ideal candidates
must have strong legal knowledge of enforcement of commercial lending
remedies, have handled contested American Arbitration Association (AAA)
arbitrations and/or appeared in court examining witnesses and routinely
presented evidence, and have familiarity with AAA rules and processes.
Experience with documenting forbearance agreements is also strongly
preferred. Strong writing and communication skills are essential.
Qualified candidates must have a positive attitude, strong interpersonal
skills, an exceptional work ethic, and must be comfortable having
regular, direct interaction with clients and interfacing with counsel.
Key attributes include the ability to be objective, non-reactive, and
able to stay calm under pressure. We are seeking well-rounded, dynamic,
highly motivated lawyers, who have demonstrated an ability to thrive in a
sophisticated practice in a busy, collaborative environment. To be
considered, candidates must hold a JD from an ABA-approved law school
and must be in good standing and active members of the jurisdiction(s)
where the candidates are admitted to practice. Timely admission to the
state bar coinciding with the office of hire will be a condition of
employment. Interested applicants should submit a resume, law school
transcript, writing sample, and cover letter indicating preferred office
location. Current judicial clerks need to apply directly and may not be
submitted by a legal recruiter.
