Litigation Lawyer Job Description

[Insert company name here] is an established and successful law firm specializing in [insert key areas of focus here]

We’re looking for a Litigation Lawyer to represent and protect client’s interests when there is a dispute, whether it is a commercial, civil or criminal matter.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Conducting thorough investigations into client matters, including performing legal research and analysis and sourcing expert opinion.
  • Drafting and filing pleadings with the appropriate bodies
  • Conducting thorough discovery and forming a position on the case. Drafting solid discovery requests, responding to discovery requests and controlling the flow of information regarding the case.
  • Attend mediation hearings and settlement conferences, when appropriate
  • Assist Barristers and other team members at trial
  • Support a highly successful and growing claims team
  • Additional duties may be assigned

 

About you

  • At least [Insert number] of years experience in litigation, advantageous would be experience in [Insert type of litigation]
  • Outstanding research and advisory skills
  • Outstanding drafting and negotiation skills
  • Ability to think outside laterally
  • Excellent client management and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work in a committed team
  • Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
  • Drive, ambition, energy
  • Ability to supervise more junior members of the team

 

What you’ll get in return

The firm offers a generous benefits package along with compensation based on experience level and client orientation.

  • Competitive compensation based on experience
  • Medical insurance plan
  • Dental insurance plan
  • Vision insurance plan
  • Contribution to life insurance plan
  • 401k profit sharing
  • Parking reimbursement
  • Social, charity, and wellness events

 

To apply for the role or have a confidential discussion, contact us on [insert recruiter email address] or [insert recruiter phone number]