Litigation Of Counsel

A law firm is seeking a Litigation Of Counsel with the following responsibilities:

Job Overview:

• Primary responsibilities involve communicating with clients, supervising associates, working with experts, assisting with fact development and depositions, reviewing and drafting discovery responses, briefs, motions, and memoranda, and helping develop case strategy.

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 physical and sedentary activities, including working at a computer, participating in digital/virtual conference calls, and attending 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.
• Experience with product liability and/or complex commercial litigation.
• A science background (MD, MPH, PharmD, Epidemiology) must be considered.
• Superior research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Experience with the pharmaceutical and medical device industry and clients is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Strong project management skills and attention to detail.
• J.D. degree.
• Bar admission.
• Direct and applicable AmLaw 100 law firm experience.

Education & Certifications:

• J.D. degree.
• Bar admission.

Skills:

• 8+ years of litigation experience.
• Strong research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Science background (MD, MPH, PharmD, Epidemiology).
• Experience with product liability and/or complex commercial litigation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Multitasking and prioritization abilities.
• Project management skills.
• Attention to detail.

Job Location: Phoenix, AZ

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.