Litigation Attorney

Education and/or Experience

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and current license to practice law is required
• Minimum of 5 years of litigation experience
• Ability to negotiate and litigate cases effectively
• Strong knowledge of relevant laws and regulations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective representation and the ability to provide clear and concise business-focused legal advice
• Proficiency in legal drafting for the preparation of contracts, pleadings, and briefs
• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills for case analysis
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with a team of attorneys
• Ability to multitask, work independently and carry out important projects with limited oversight
• Flexibility to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and a desire for learning new areas of law and regulation in a variety of jurisdictions
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications
• Proficiency with MS Office and email
• Ability to sit for majority of 8-hour workday; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision
• The noise level is generally moderate

Preferred Qualifications

• First Chair trial experience a plus

• Experience handling mediations and arbitrations

Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision

• 401(K)

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Flex Spending Accounts

• Life & Disability Insurance

• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays

• Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits

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