A Automotive defect firm is looking for a Trial Attorney assists the Sr. Attorney in managing multiple cases.
- This role will help prepare litigation reports and risk assessments, draft legal documents, and make court appearances on our clients' behalf.
- The role focus areas are Strategy, Motions, Trial Preparation, Low-level Depositions, Low-level Trials & Mediations, and Research.
- Assist in providing case evaluation, legal support, and guidance.
- Develop case strategy and find plausible solutions to legal matters.
- Assist in preparing litigation reports and risk assessments.
- Attend hearings, depositions, and other court appearances.
- Attend focus groups.
- Stay informed about any current legislation.
- Building trustworthy relationships with clients and experts.
- Assist with finalizing legal documents such as depositions, pleadings, and contracts promptly and accurately.
- Assisting in drafting and finalizing complaints, meet and confer letters, motions to compel and discovery responses.
- Assist in negotiating low-level settlements and attend mediations.
- May interview, train, mentor and assist in managing legal staff within their team.
Requirements :
- Bachelor's degree in law-related field required.
- Juris Doctor or equivalent from an accredited law school required.
- Active license to practice law /membership in State Bar.
- 4-8 years of related experience.
- Willingness to meet personally with clients.
- Ability to handle a high caseload.
- Experience or expertise in a specific branch of law.
- Commitment to abiding by the set laws and behaving ethically.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Strong critical thinking skills.
- Excellent public speaking skills.
- Adaptability and attention to detail.
- Ability to work on a case independently.
- Ability to work with a team of attorneys to develop strategies for a case.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form.
- Personal Attributes:
- Proven ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Critical thinker with a proactive problem-solving approach.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with team members and staff.
- Quick learner and adaptable to new challenges.
- High emotional intelligence (EQ) is a significant advantage.
- High level of discretion and ability to handle sensitive information
Other:
- Status - Full-time, Monday through Friday
- Location - Beautiful office environment
- Benefits - Excellent career opportunity with a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, an employee assistance program, and a matching 401(k).
- FLSA: Non-Exempt