Conflicts Counsel
DLA Piper
Mid · Seniorfull-time$127k–$202k / yearCalifornia, District of Columbia, Virginia · 🇺🇸 United States
Posted: 4 hours agoSource: dlapiper.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com
Of Counsel – Litigation, Product Liability
DLA Piper
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: New York City • California, District of Columbia, New York, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $400,000 - $500,000 per year
Job Level
SeniorLead
About the role
- Reviewing and drafting discovery responses, briefs, motions, and memoranda
- Communicating with clients
- Supervising associates
- Working with experts
- Assisting with fact development and depositions
- Helping develop case strategy
- Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner
- Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product
- Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required
- Foster positive work relationships and comply with firm policies
- Participate in digital/virtual conference calls and meetings as needed
Requirements
- JD
- Strong academic credentials from nationally recognized schools
- Admitted to practice in the jurisdiction in which you are applying
- Candidates licensed to practice law in New York are encouraged to apply
- 8+ years of experience (preferably gained while practicing at an AmLaw 100 firm)
- Extensive experience writing briefs, including specifically Rule 702 of the Federal Rules of Evidence and Daubert issues
- Experience with products liability litigation
- Experience with pharmaceutical and medical device industry a plus
- Strong legal writing skills
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
- Research and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands
- Applicants must provide a cover letter, resume, transcript, and a writing sample not substantially edited by anyone other than the applicant
Benefits
- comprehensive package of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Hybrid - Regular in-office presence with some flexibility for work-from-home
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
legal writingdrafting discovery responseswriting briefsmotion writingmemoranda writingfact developmentdepositionscase strategy developmentproducts liability litigationRule 702 of the Federal Rules of Evidence
Soft skills
communicationsupervisionproblem-solvingtime managementability to work under pressurerelationship buildingmeeting deadlinesattention to detailresponsivenessorganizational skills
Certifications
JDlicensed to practice law in New York
