What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Attorney position at BAYLOR EVNEN LLP?
Baylor Evnen Wolfe & Tannehill, LLP is looking to add a Litigation Attorney to the team. Baylor Evnen Wolfe & Tannehill, LLP has been rooted in the heart of Lincoln, NE since 1896. Though life has changed dramatically since 1896, our core values have not. Our longevity, success and growth are due to our representation of clients throughout Nebraska and the Midwest, based on trust, integrity, and excellence, complimented by our commitment to community and country.
Essential Functions :
- Prepare discovery and respond to requests (admissions, disclosures, interrogatories, orders, etc.).
- Attend and manage hearings, mediations, depositions, settlement conferences, and court proceedings.
- Draft pleadings, motions, and briefs.
- Effectively communicate with clients and the managing attorney(s) to understand the client's goals
- Negotiate Settlements with opposing counsel
- Analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and research case law, statutes, regulations, and documents impacting the firm's clients.
- Communicate clearly and logically (orally and in writing) with regulatory agencies, courts, counsel, clients, and managing attorneys.
- Handle complex problems utilizing initiative, creativity, and sound professional judgment.
- Work both independently and as a contributing team member.
- Manage a caseload and manage deadlines
- Manage and develop relationships with clients
- Mentor support staff.
While the Firm provides this job description in an effort to define the essential functions and responsibilities of the Litigation Attorney, this description is a summary representative of the duties and responsibilities required of this position and may not include non-essential duties. Duties or responsibilities may be added or modified at the discretion of the Operations Manager in accordance with the business needs of the Firm. An individual in this position may be asked to perform duties assigned to others if coverage is necessary.
Core Competencies :
Physical and Mental Demands :
Physical Demands.
Mental Demands.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION.
Qualifying Education.
Qualifying Experience.
While the Firm seeks these qualifications for this position, the Firm reserves the right to consider experience in lieu of education and to determine the best combination of education and experience appropriate for the position.