Description:
Summary:A Global Law Firm is seeking a mid-level associate to join its Litigation group. This position is open to any of our U.S. offices.
Education:
- JD
- Strong academic credentials from nationally recognized schools
- MD, MPH, PharmD, or Epidemiology degree
Bar Admission
Admitted to practice in the jurisdiction in which you are applying
Responsibilities:
- Communicating with clients
- Supervising associates
- Working with experts
- Assisting with fact development and depositions
- Reviewing and drafting discovery responses, briefs, motions, and memoranda
- Helping develop case strategy
Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years of litigation experience (preferably gained while practicing at an AmLaw 100 firm)
- Experience with products liability and/or complex commercial litigation
- Experience with pharmaceutical and medical device industry and clients
Job Competencies & Desired Skills
- Strong analytical and writing skills
- Attention to detail
- Good business judgment
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
- Research and problem-solving skills
- Conceptual thinking
- Ability to influence others
- Persuasive communication
- Management skills
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize
- Strong project management skills
General & Essential Job Expectations
While the specific job requirements of a A Global Law Firm position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all A Global Law Firm employees, which include but are not limited to:
- Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties;
- Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner;
- Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product;
- Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required;
- Foster positive work relationships;
- Comply with all firm policies and practices;
- Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed;
- Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned;
- Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our A Global Law Firm culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.
Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Other Requirements
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Work Environment:
- Hybrid with some in-office expectations or remote (as appropriate)
- Some travel required
