Description:
Kirkendall Dwyer seeks a highly motivated attorney to join our dynamic legal team. Newer attorneys are encouraged to apply!The ideal candidate will have strong writing skills, proven courtroom advocacy, and deposition experience. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on complex mass tort cases and make a significant impact on clients. The position involves direct client communication, preparing pleadings and motions, reviewing and analyzing medical records, and participating in an interactive team with other attorneys, paralegals, and support staff. This is a fast-paced environment that offers excellent potential for career development.
Compensation starts at $80,000 and is dependent on experience. This is a remote position, and candidates can live anywhere.
Key Responsibilities:
- Represent clients in mass tort litigation, including research, case preparation, and trial representation.
- Draft and review legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, and settlement agreements.
- Conduct extensive depositions as a questioner and an examiner of witnesses.
- Develop and execute litigation strategies in collaboration with the internal team.
- Negotiate and conduct settlement discussions with opposing counsel.
- Maintain detailed case files and documentation to ensure thorough case management.
- Communicate effectively with clients to provide updates and manage expectations.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in mass tort litigation or personal injury.
- Proven track record in courtroom advocacy, including trial experience.
- Strong writing skills with the ability to craft persuasive legal arguments.
- Experience in taking and defending depositions.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to manage multiple cases and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
