Senior Counsel

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior Counsel in Boston, MA. The ideal candidate will join the National Coordinating Counsel Department, assisting with trial strategy, managing local counsel, and developing legal defenses. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with exceptional organizational skills, capable of managing numerous cases and communicating effectively.

Duties

• Oversee trial strategy and manage local counsel.
• Develop and implement national legal strategies.
• Ensure cost-effective outcomes for clients.
• Communicate effectively with clients and team members.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• 7+ years of litigation or regulatory experience.
• Admittance to bar and good standing in all jurisdictions.
• Experience in all stages of litigation, including trial preparation and appeals.
• Mastery of civil rules in relevant jurisdictions.
• Ability to manage cases independently and meet deadlines.
• Professional collaboration and management of junior employees.
• Superior written and oral communication skills.
• Filevine or document management experience preferred.

Education

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admittance to bar and good standing in all jurisdictions.

Skills

• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented and self-starter.
• Effective communication and collaboration.
• Desire for continued personal and professional development.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment.

With over a century of combined litigation experience, this law firm offers clients high quality legal services. Their areas of practice include complex civil litigation, toxic tort, real estate, asbestos litigation, lead, and more. The firm is located in Massachusetts.