POSITION SUMMARY

Anderson Kill seeks an accomplished career trial attorney to help lead complex federal litigation seeking justice for thousands of victims of terrorism and their families.  Candidates should have substantial federal litigation and trial experience and the ability to manage sophisticated, multi-party cases, extensive discovery, and important client relationships.  This attorney will serve as a primary point of contact for a large client base, requiring exceptional judgment, discretion, compassion, and interpersonal skill in managing difficult client relationships and complex litigation strategy simultaneously.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•      Manage and litigate a substantial and complex caseload including investigation, client intake and managing the case through resolution, trial, and           appeal, as needed.
•      Serve as lead or co-lead counsel in trials, hearings, and dispositive motion practice.
•      Oversee case strategy, discovery planning, and pretrial preparation for large, multi-party, or document-intensive matters.
•      Manage relationships with a high volume of clients, including addressing difficult, sensitive, or high-conflict client situations with professionalism and sound judgment.
•      Draft and review pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests and responses, and other litigation documents.
•      Conduct legal research and analysis to support case strategy and client counseling.
•      Supervise and mentor junior attorneys, paralegals, and support staff assigned to case teams, as applicable.
•      Coordinate with co-counsel, opposing counsel, investigators, expert witnesses, and other stakeholders.
•      Communicate clearly and effectively with clients, colleagues, and supervisors regarding case status, risk, and strategy.
•      Ensure compliance with all applicable court rules, ethical obligations, and internal case management protocols.
•      Maintain accurate, organized, and timely case files and records in accordance with office policy.
•      Represent the office professionally in court, in negotiations, and in public-facing settings.