General Liability Associate Attorney
Core
Defending clients in general liability, transportation, premises liability, catastrophic injury, construction-related injury, hospitality/recreation liability, products liability, trucking, auto defense, and other complex civil defense matters.
Role type
Associate Attorney (Litigation)
Builds
Defense litigation practice for carriers and clients
Domain
Law / General Liability & Defense Litigation
Required skills
litigation experience, drafting pleadings/motions/briefs, discovery management, court appearances, depositions, mediations, case strategy development, liability and damages evaluation
Preferred skills
defense litigation experience, cross-examination of plaintiffs/witnesses/experts, trial or second-chair trial experience, mentoring junior attorneys
Technologies
legal research databases, case management systems
Responsibilities
Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and discovery documents; Handle court appearances, depositions, mediations, and other litigation events; Manage a litigation caseload and develop case strategy; Communicate with clients, carriers, experts, opposing counsel, and witnesses; Prepare status reports and case evaluations; Collaborate with attorneys across offices and practice areas
Seniority
Associate (3+ years experience) to Senior (independent matter management)