What are the responsibilities and job description for the Attorney - Railroad Litigation position at Hall & Evans?
About the job
Description
Hall & Evans, LLC, one of Colorado's oldest and most reputable trial firms, currently has an opportunity for an experienced Railroad Litigation Associate Attorney. Preferred qualifications include a minimum of 2+ years' of prior experience defending railroad civil litigation cases.
This an opportunity to work with talented legal professionals in a collegial, business casual environment in Billings, Montana. You will also gain immediate experience working with clients, taking depositions, appearing in court, and learning how to do develop business. This position can be base out of our office in Denver, Colorado or Kansas City, Missouri.
Upon successful completion of training, this position may allow for a Hybrid Working Schedule, with three days spent in the office and two days working remotely from home.
Requirements
Currently licensed to practice law in the State of Montana;
Two plus years' of Railroad Litigation experience;
A strong work ethic and proven case management skills;
Excellent communication and analytical skills;
Exceptional research and writing skills;
Ability to travel;
Competent computer skills in Microsoft Word and Outlook;
Interviewing and meeting with client representatives;
Direct experience/interaction with insurance claims representatives, including reporting, case assessment, evaluation, and strategy;
Responsibility for handling own files/matters preferred;
Taking and defending fact and expert depositions;
Expert engagement and preparation, expert disclosures and reporting;
Experience with all facets of pre-trial discovery and preparation;
Experience with all facets of pre-trial motions;
Experience with large document production and database matters;
First chair mediation experience, preferred;
Management and delegation of work to paralegals;
First chair trial/arbitration experience, preferred;
Schedule and payment claim experience, preferred;
Marketing and business development interest, and;
Experience in drafting publications, articles, or legal presentations, preferred.
Are we the right fit for you? We are a firm that offers:
Financial stability;
Great benefits, many that are 100% paid by the Firm;
Flexible Time Off;
Hybrid working schedule;
A professional work environment, yet has a business casual dress code;
A culture that is respectful and collegial;
Onsite training to promote a continuous learning environment, and;
Current technology and our own in-house IT professionals!
Hall & Evans, LLC 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.
