Attorney- Trial Team

Join a dynamic team through Aquent, a trusted partner, where your expertise will directly contribute to shaping the legal landscape of a vital utility service provider. This organization is at the forefront of delivering essential services, impacting countless lives daily, and maintaining critical infrastructure. Your work will be pivotal in safeguarding their operations and ensuring their continued success in a highly regulated environment.

We are seeking a highly skilled legal professional to join a dedicated legal services team, focusing on essential pre-trial work. This is a unique opportunity to apply your litigation acumen in a high-impact, back-office role, providing crucial support that underpins successful legal strategies. You will be instrumental in building robust legal foundations, ensuring comprehensive case preparation, and contributing to strategic decision-making across general litigation, commercial litigation, and mass tort cases. Your analytical skills and legal drafting capabilities will be at the forefront, directly impacting the success of ongoing litigation matters and protecting the organization's interests, all without the need for court appearances or deposition coverage.

What You'll Do

• Prepare draft answers to legal complaints.
• Review case files post-note of issue for completeness and accuracy.
• Draft dispositive and other pre-trial motions, including motions for summary judgment.
• Summarize depositions and medical records for comprehensive case analysis.
• Write requests for authority, ensuring proper legal justification.
• Conduct research on verdicts and specific legal issues to inform strategy.
• Prepare detailed legal memos on various topics.
• Assist with thorough case evaluations.
• Collaborate closely on developing effective trial strategies.
• Proactively identify legal issues and potential case risks.
• Provide essential support for litigation matters involving tort and liability claims.

What You'll Bring

Must-Have Qualifications

• 5-8 years of legal experience.
• Strong defense background in litigation.
• Demonstrated ability to draft motions, including motions for summary judgment.
• Proficiency in reviewing and analyzing medical records.
• Experience within insurance defense firms or carrier legal departments.
• A clear understanding of carrier reporting requirements.
• Proven ability to identify litigation risks and issues early in the process.
• Experience assisting with case evaluations.
• Capability to collaborate effectively on trial strategy.
• Experience supporting litigation matters involving tort and liability claims.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Defense-side litigation experience.
• Experience with tort and liability litigation.