CMBG3 Law

Mid-Level Attorney, National Coordinating Counsel

CMBG3 Law

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Illinois • United States

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Salary

💰 $150,000 - $200,000 per year

About the role

  • Serve as a member of the National Coordinating Counsel for mass tort and products liability litigation, including asbestos cases, overseeing strategy and execution across multiple jurisdictions
  • Develop, implement, and maintain consistent national defense strategies, trial themes, discovery approaches, and motion practice across coordinated matters
  • Draft and review complex motions, pleadings, and legal memoranda in state and federal courts nationwide
  • Lead and coordinate written discovery strategy, including drafting master discovery, reviewing jurisdiction-specific responses, and managing discovery exchanged with multiple parties
  • Analyze and apply state and federal case law, statutes, and regulatory authority to develop effective pre-trial and trial strategies in coordinated litigation
  • Take and defend depositions of fact witnesses, expert witnesses, and corporate representatives; oversee deposition strategy and preparation across jurisdictions
  • Prepare, examine, and manage expert witnesses, including coordination of expert retention, disclosures, and testimony strategy
  • Argue motions and participate in hearings and court appearances as appropriate based on experience and jurisdictional requirements
  • Prepare national case evaluations, exposure analyses, and risk assessments for large litigation portfolios
  • Participate in mediations, settlement conferences, and court-mandated proceedings, including negotiating individual and portfolio-level resolutions
  • Supervise, direct, and coordinate the work of local counsel, junior attorneys, paralegals, and litigation support staff to ensure consistent quality and strategy
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, providing regular reporting, strategic guidance, and clear communication regarding nationwide litigation status and risk
  • Provide substantive support and strategic collaboration with Shareholders, Partners, and Senior Counsel on complex, high-exposure matters
  • Mentor and develop junior attorneys within the practice group and contribute to internal training and knowledge sharing
  • Participate in business development, client presentations, and industry networking to support firm growth and national client relationships
  • Meet annual billable hour requirements and comply with firm timekeeping, ethical, and professional responsibility policies
  • Perform additional responsibilities as requested by management.

Requirements

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
  • Active admission to practice law and in good standing in the State of Illinois; multiple state bar admissions strongly preferred
  • Minimum of 3 to 7 years of litigation experience in a law firm environment, with increasing responsibility for complex matters
  • Demonstrated experience managing billable work and meeting billable hour requirements
  • Substantive experience in mass tort and products liability litigation, including asbestos matters; experience serving in a national or coordinating counsel capacity is strongly preferred
  • Proven ability to manage multi-jurisdictional litigation and coordinate strategy among internal teams and external counsel
  • Strong client service orientation with experience advising clients on nationwide litigation strategy, exposure, and risk
  • Ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume litigation environment
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, local counsel, and support staff
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; experience with Filevine or other document management systems preferred
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills with exceptional attention to detail and strategic clarity
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure while exercising sound professional judgment
  • Self-motivated, proactive, and committed to continued personal and professional development
  • Professional, polished demeanor and commitment to the highest ethical standards.
Benefits
  • comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance
  • life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings
  • paid time off and holidays
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
litigation experiencedrafting complex motionslegal memorandadiscovery strategycase law analysisdeposition strategyexpert witness managementrisk assessmentssettlement negotiationsbillable work management
Soft Skills
client service orientationtask prioritizationdeadline managementleadershipcollaborationcommunication skillsattention to detailprofessional judgmentself-motivationcommitment to ethical standards
Certifications
Juris Doctor (J.D.)active admission to practice law in Illinois