Vice President of Counterclaim Litigation

Zwicker & Associates, P.C.

VP of Counterclaim Litigation handling complex legal cases across multiple jurisdictions for Zwicker & Associates, P.C. Requires extensive litigation experience and ability to travel for court appearances.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $150,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive civil litigation expertise, including trial work and the ability to develop client-specific litigation strategies. Holds a Juris Doctorate and active bar admissions in multiple states, with a strong understanding of civil procedure rules.

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Civil Litigation ExperienceTrial WorkJuris DoctorateBar Admission LicenseLitigation Strategy Development

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Hard Skills

Drafting PleadingsMotionsDiscovery RequestsTrial BriefsOral ArgumentsWitness ExaminationsPro Hac Vice AdmissionCivil Procedure RulesClient-Specific StrategiesManaging Litigation Guidelines

Soft Skills

Networking SkillsBuilding RapportEffective Remote Work

Tools & Technologies

ComputerPhone

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Bar AdmissionJuris Doctorate

Industry Keywords

Civil LitigationTrialBench TrialsJury TrialsLegal CounselState BarsReciprocity RequirementsLitigation ProcessesHearing AttendanceArbitration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a robust caseload spanning multiple states and jurisdictions
Travel to attend in-person hearings, depositions, arbitrations, and trials
Proactively obtain admission to additional state bars via waiver as business needs dictate
Secure local counsel and file for pro hac vice admission in temporary jurisdictions
Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and comprehensive trial briefs
Present oral arguments, conduct witness examinations, and lead trial teams in diverse courts
Develop and execute client-specific litigation strategies
Develop and manage guidelines, plans, procedures, and processes for the Counterclaim Litigation Group

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
Active, good-standing bar admission license in multiple states
Waiver eligibility: Meet reciprocity requirements to waive into additional designated state bars
Minimum of 6-8 years of progressive civil litigation experience, including trial work, with 5 years at the senior management or executive level
advanced civil litigation experience
successfully prosecuted both bench and jury trials to completion
Experience serving as primary legal counsel to senior attorneys
Deep understanding of civil procedure rules and court customs
Ability to work highly effectively while traveling or working remotely
Strong networking skills to build immediate rapport with local counsel
Must be able to operate a computer, phone, or equivalent device.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, vision, and dental insurance
long-term disability insurance
life insurance
compensated time off
paid holidays
401 (k) with match