What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trial Attorney position at Direct Counsel?
The ideal candidate will help prepare litigation reports and risk assessments, draft legal documents, and make court appearances on our clients' behalf. The role focus areas are Strategy, Motions, Trial Preparation, Low-level Depositions, Low-level Trials & Mediations, and Research.
Requirements:
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in law-related field required. Juris Doctor or equivalent from an accredited law school required.
Experience:
• Active license to practice law /membership in State Bar.
• 4-8 years of related experience.
Skills:
• Willingness to meet personally with clients.
• Ability to handle a high caseload.
• Experience or expertise in a specific branch of law.
• Commitment to abiding by the set laws and behaving ethically.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Excellent public speaking skills.
• Adaptability and attention to detail.
• Ability to work on a case independently.
• Ability to work with a team of attorneys to develop strategies for a case.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form.
The position is onsite M-F from 9am-6pm
Pay starts at $125k/yr plus bonuses
Full benefits are available plus PTO
Salary : $125,000 - $150,000
