Litigation Of Counsel

Job Title: Litigation Of Counsel

Job Overview: A law firm is seeking a Litigation Of Counsel with substantial experience in handling complex commercial litigation and product liability cases. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, a strong science background, and the ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team.

Duties:

• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
• Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence efficiently and responsively.
• Provide timely, accurate, and quality work products.
• Successfully meet deadlines and 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:
  • Working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing.
  • Participating in digital/virtual conference calls.
  • Participating in meetings as needed.
• Perform all other duties, tasks, or projects as assigned.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of litigation experience (preferably gained while practicing at an AmLaw 100 firm), with experience in product liability and/or complex commercial litigation.
• Must have a science background (MD, MPH, PharmD, Epidemiology) to be considered.
• Superior research, analytical, and writing skills are highly preferred.
• Experience with the pharmaceutical and medical device industry and clients is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work both independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team, are a must.
• The ability to multi-task and prioritize is required.
• Prefer candidates with immediately transferable skills and strong academic backgrounds from nationally recognized schools.
• Strong project management skills and attention to detail will be critical to success.
• J.D. degree.
• TX Bar admission.
• Direct and applicable AmLaw 100 law firm experience.

Education and Certifications:

• J.D. degree.
• TX Bar admission.
• Direct and applicable AmLaw 100 law firm experience.

Skills:

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Superior project management skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask effectively.

This Amlaw firm is best known for allowing its associates to find a balanced work load that best suites them. As a result, the company operates with an entrepreneurial culture, offers flexible face-time, and values diversity and a work space inclusive of everyone. This firm is also one that values pro-bono work?encouraging their associates to gain real-life experience and take charge of their own opportunities and success.