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Summary
Our client is seeking an Of Counsel with strong legal writing skills particularly in the area of pharmaceutical/medical device Daubert / Rule 702 motions practice to join its Litigation group. This position is open to any of our U.S. offices.
Education
- JD
- Strong academic credentials from nationally recognized schools
Bar Admission
- Admitted to practice in the jurisdiction in which you are applying
- Candidates licensed to practice law in New York are encouraged to apply
Responsibilities
- 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
Experience
- Must have a science background (MD, MPH, PharmD, Epidemiology) to be considered
- 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
Job Competencies & Desired Skills
- Strong analytical and writing skills
- Attention to detail
- Good business judgment
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
- Research and problem-solving skills
- Conceptual thinking
- Ability to influence others
- Persuasive communication
- Management skills
Essential Job Expectations
Other characteristics of the desire candidate:
- Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties;
- 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;
- Comply with all firm policies and practices;
- Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed;
- Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment;
- Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned;
- Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our client's culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.
Work Environment
- Hybrid – Regular in-office presence with some flexibility for work-from-home
JOB ID: 172093
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Christopher Pabilonia