Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Counsel is seeking a Senior Counsel to support our Scottsdale Office’s Litigation Practice Group . The ideal candidate will possess 8+ years of recent business litigation experience from a law firm . Candidates should also be licensed to practice in Arizona , and have strong writing skills and excellent academic credentials.

Responsibilities:

• Review a fact pattern and make correct analysis and recommendations

• Effectively and accurately analyze legal issues

• Second chair a complex case or first chair a simpler case

• Effectively assist lead trial attorneys in all pre-trial issues and proceedings

• Prepare complex pre-trial motions

• Assist in evaluating and implementing pre-trial preparation and witness preparation

• Experience in pre-trial motions in both Federal and State courts

• Independently and effectively manage a small case with minimum or no supervision

• Independently handle a modestly complex commercial case

• Prepare motions for summary judgment

• Effectively prepare deponents

• Effectively take complex deposition testimony

• Demonstrate a breadth of experience in various substantive areas of law

• Must have a Juris Doctorate with excellent academic credentials;

• Must be licensed to practice law and in good standing in Arizona;

• Familiarity with federal and state court procedural rules and practices;

• Familiarity with and ability to prepare basic litigation documents;

• Must have case management experience;

• Clear and effective drafting skills;

• Strong negotiating skills;

• Ability to learn new substantive legal topics as needed are required;

• Ability to provide effective and reliable legal services to clients and supervising attorneys;

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;

• Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet deadlines;

• Strong organization and matter management skills;

• Ability to work effectively with others as part of a team.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation

• Comprehensive Benefits: 401(k), health, dental, vision, and full insurance package.

• Collaborative Environment: Join a team that values excellence, mentorship, and client success.

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