Senior Defense Litigation Attorney
Core
Senior attorney managing complex defense litigation cases from inception to resolution, including trial, mediation, and settlement.
Role type
Senior Defense Litigation Attorney
Builds
Legal strategies, motions, pleadings, and case resolutions for prominent national clients.
Domain
Law / Litigation
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Complex litigation management, case strategy development, motion practice, discovery planning, trial preparation, deposition taking, expert witness management, client advisory, mentorship
Preferred skills
General liability, premises, products, construction, transportation, or insurance litigation experience, first chair trial experience
Technologies
State and federal court systems
Responsibilities
Independently manage complex defense litigation caseloads; Develop and implement case strategy including early case assessment and trial preparation; Draft and argue substantive motions, pleadings, and legal memoranda; Take and defend depositions and manage written discovery; Represent clients at court hearings, mediations, and arbitrations; Supervise and mentor junior attorneys and legal support staff
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship duties