Litigation Of Counsel

Job Overview: A law firm is seeking a Litigation Of Counsel with extensive experience in litigation, particularly in product liability and complex commercial litigation. The ideal candidate will have a science background and strong research, analytical, and writing skills. This position requires superior communication abilities and the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Job Details:

• Communicate effectively with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties, both verbally and in writing.
• Supervise associates and collaborate with experts in litigation matters.
• Assist with fact development, depositions, and case strategy development.
• Review and draft discovery responses, briefs, motions, and memoranda.
• Provide timely, accurate, and high-quality work products, meeting deadlines and expectations.
• Foster positive work relationships and comply with firm policies and practices.
• Engage in physical and sedentary activities, including extended computer work and virtual meetings.
• Perform additional duties, tasks, or projects as assigned.

Requirements:

• J.D. degree and Bar admission.
• 8+ years of litigation experience, preferably from an AmLaw 100 firm.
• Experience in product liability and/or complex commercial litigation.
• Background in science (MD, MPH, PharmD, Epidemiology) is strongly preferred.
• Superior research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Experience in pharmaceutical and medical device industry litigation (a plus).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Multi-tasking and prioritization abilities.
• Strong project management skills and attention to detail.
• Academic background from nationally recognized schools.

Location: Short Hills, NJ

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.