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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in managing litigation matters, including commercial litigation and product liability, while providing practical legal guidance and collaborating effectively with stakeholders. Possesses strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills, with a focus on risk assessment and mitigation.
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Juris Doctor (JD)Litigation ExperienceLegal ResearchCommercial LitigationClient-Facing Responsibility
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Hard Skills
Legal AnalysisFactual AnalysisRisk AssessmentLitigation ManagementDocument ReviewBudgetingSettlement EvaluationRegulatory MonitoringCross-Border DisputesLegal Writing
Soft Skills
Attention to DetailSound JudgmentEffective CommunicationOrganizational SkillsCollaboration
Certifications & Qualifications
Active State Bar Membership
Industry Keywords
Commercial LitigationProducts LiabilityPre-Litigation DisputesIn-House Legal EnvironmentLitigation ExposureLegal SupportEthical StandardsBest Practices
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Manage day-to-day activities for assigned litigation and dispute matters, including commercial litigation, personal injury, products liability, and pre-litigation disputes
- Conduct legal research and factual analysis, assess risk, and develop recommendations with more senior attorneys
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders and outside counsel on matter strategy, discovery, settlement evaluation, budgeting, and resolution planning
- Serve as the legal point of contact for assigned matters and escalate significant risks and developments
- Review outside counsel work product, invoices, budgets, and matter progress
- Prepare legal analyses, status updates, and recommendations for legal leadership and business partners
- Collaborate with business, compliance, and risk teams to identify litigation exposure and mitigation measures
- Monitor relevant legal, regulatory, and industry developments and communicate implications to stakeholders
- Maintain matter records in accordance with applicable laws, ethical standards, and company policies
- Take ownership of assigned work while seeking guidance on high-risk or highly complex matters
- Provide responsive, practical, business-oriented legal support
- Share knowledge and contribute to improvements in litigation processes, templates, tools, and best practices
Requirements
What you’ll need- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
- Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar
- Typically, 4-7 years of litigation experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal environment
- Experience with commercial litigation or product liability
- Prior in-house experience or substantial client-facing responsibility
- Experience supporting or managing litigation matters and working with outside counsel
- Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and organizational skills
- Sound judgment and attention to detail
- Ability to translate legal risk into practical business guidance
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and communicate effectively across functions
- Exposure to cross-border disputes or litigation outside the United States
- Experience preparing or presenting legal recommendations to business and legal stakeholders
- Interest in continued professional growth and progressively broader matter responsibility
Benefits
Comp & perks- Employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) match
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Educational Assistance
- Parental Leave
- Paid Time Off for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Competitive salary
- Leading-edge work and opportunities to develop solutions alongside dedicated experts