- Managing Firm paralegals and outside administrative and medical vendors to develop evidence in support of the individual cases.
- Collaborating with the managing attorney of the group and other litigating attorneys to develop the overall docket of cases.
- Propounding and responding to discovery in the individual plaintiff cases.
- Taking and defending depositions in the individual cases.
- Overseeing the onboarding of large numbers of new clients
- Evaluating and dispositioning new client's cases.
- Calculating the statute of limitations for new cases.
- Overseeing and utilizing the Firm's case management system to accurately and efficiently record the evidence developed in support of each case and assign tasks to the individual team members to develop the case.
- Organization and leadership – capable of leading a team of staff members and outside administrative personnel to accurately and efficiently gather and record large volumes of evidence in the Firm's case management system; then, utilize that evidence in developing the case, responding to discovery, preparation for trial and settlement.
- Oral Communication--speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and asks for clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings.
- Legal Writing --writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet the facts of the case; presents numerical data effectively; is able to read and interpret written information.
- Temperament—demonstrates the ability to work with little supervision; prioritizes and anticipates work needs; works well under periods of pressure and short deadlines.
- Ethics--keeps client and firm information strictly confidential at all times; understands and implements general rules of ethical behavior applicable to lawyers.
- Technical Skills—advanced proficiency with Microsoft suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint; experience with timekeeping software.
- Admission in good standing to the Bar of one or more States.
- Legal degree from an accredited institution.
- 4 or more years' experience with mass torts, catastrophic injury cases or other complex torts.
- Experience with medical device, pharmaceutical drug or toxic exposure cases.
- Knowledge of case management systems.
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Associate Attorney - Austin, United States - Scott+Scott
Description
Summary:
Scott + Scott is looking for a smart, dedicated attorney, with a passion for helping victims to join our complex torts group based in our Austin, TX office. This attorney will work alongside the managing partner prosecuting cases on behalf of seriously injured plaintiffs.
Scott + Scott attorneys hold leadership positions in numerous multidistrict complex litigations involving plaintiffs injured by unsafe medical devices, pharmaceutical drugs, and toxic exposures. We represent hundreds to thousands of individual clients in each litigation. The attorney for this position will work with paralegals and outside medical providers to develop individual client cases while collaborating with attorneys who focus on the general liability side of the litigation.
For our clients, our complex tort team is dedicated to bringing "Big Firm" resources to bear on behalf of the "Little Guy." For our team members, we provide a professional but close-knit, family style atmosphere where we take our work seriously, but not ourselves. We expect dedication to our clients and kindness and respect to fellow teammates. We offer the same in return while providing an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of thousands.
About Our Firm:
Attorneys at Scott+Scott are passionate about their work. Our firm attracts some of the top talent in the legal industry because of the impact they can have on the Firm, the law, and global corporate governance. At Scott+Scott lawyers can stand toe to toe with the Goliaths of the corporate world. As a Firm, we believe in investing in our attorneys and encourage those with entrepreneurial spirits to grow their practices. Our team is known for its highly collaborative and international culture. We have offices both in premier cities throughout the world as well as Idyllic towns across the US. Scott+Scott is home to attorneys seeking a Firm that can help them compete and succeed at the highest levels of sophisticated plaintiff litigation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: *
*This job description reflects Firm management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
Required Competencies:
The following are the competencies required to be successful in this position:
Required Education and Experience:
Preferred Experience:
Relocation assistance will be considered for anyone moving to Austin, TX.
Equal Opportunity Policy Statement
Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
