Vice President of Counterclaim Litigation

Role Overview

• 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

• 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

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