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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Civil Litigation Attorney to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for representing clients in legal disputes, conducting research and analysis to develop or revise legal arguments, and interpreting laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals and businesses. You will be expected to manage all phases of the litigation from the investigation, pleadings, and discovery through the pre-trial, trial, settlement, and appeal processes. You will also be responsible for drafting pleadings, motions, and appellate documents and submitting them to the court. The ideal candidate should have excellent negotiation skills, with the ability to resolve cases favorably for our clients. You should also have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle large amounts of data and detail.
Responsibilities
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- Present evidence to defend clients or prosecute defendants in civil litigation.
- Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals and businesses.
- Present and summarize cases to judges and juries.
- Evaluate findings and develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
- Gather evidence to formulate defense or to initiate legal actions, by such means as interviewing clients and witnesses to ascertain the facts of a case.
- Examine legal data to determine advisability of defending or prosecuting lawsuit.
- Negotiate settlements of civil disputes.
- Perform administrative and management functions related to the practice of law.
- Conduct pretrial procedures and formulate a trial strategy.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Admitted to the state bar.
- Proven experience as a civil litigation attorney.
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
- Ability to interpret and apply laws and regulations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to handle large amounts of data and detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
- Strong ethical and professional standards.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience with civil litigation?
- How do you handle pressure and stressful situations?
- Can you describe a case where your negotiation skills resulted in a favorable outcome for your client?
- How do you manage your workload and prioritize tasks?
- Can you describe a time when you had to interpret a complex law or regulation for a client?