Junior Attorney

Summary

Direct Counsel is looking for a 2-3 year experienced attorney for a full-time hybrid litigation position. Ideal candidates will have a litigation background and be motivated to achieve top results while working well with a team and independently. The opportunity offers an excellent environment with upward advancement, competitive salary, bonuses, and benefits.

Requirements

• Motivated with the desire to achieve top level results
• The ability to work well with a team as well as work well independently

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex legal and factual issues
• Conduct extensive, well-reasoned legal research
• Develop and present defense strategies on behalf of clients
• Prepare complex pleadings, written discovery, depositions, motions, and briefs in support of defense strategies
• Provide effective and timely communications, information, legal advice, and other services to clients and claims on legal and factual issues
• Communicate with the court, witnesses, opposing counsel, and co-counsel in a manner consistent with established office procedures
• Responsible for the prompt, efficient, and effective disposition of assigned cases
• Conduct trial prep and assist in preparing and presenting witnesses and evidence at trials, judicial and administrative hearings, arbitrations, and alternative dispute resolutions

Benefits

Competitive salary, bonuses and benefits