4245 - Civil, Criminal, Gov. Inv., Mass Torts Attorneys

We are hiring several attorneys to work on a multifaceted mass tort case, involving hundreds of victims of juvenile abuse while in State ordered detention to work on all facets of investigation, pre-trial discovery, trial, and claim resolution. This is expected to be a one-year position with a possibility of an extension and long-term employment.

• Work on all facets of investigation, pre-trial discovery, trial, and claim resolution.
• Interview clients and assist in preparing client discovery responses and claims for settlement.
• Assist in preparing clients for depositions, hearings, and trial.

Our team is hard at work on these matters and is looking for attorneys willing to do the same. This is an opportunity to do work that matters. It's a chance to use your knowledge to shape what's ahead, to innovate, to learn at a firm that taps into the power of collaboration and collective thinking.

• Under applicable Federal and State laws, the expected annual salary range for this position is as follows.
  • New York (Albany, Rochester, Long Island, New York City); Chicago, IL; Los Angeles; New England; San Francisco; Washington, DC.
  • $135,000 - $190,000
    
    
• Our priority is to retain talented individuals from a wide range of racial, ethnic, social, economic, religious, and personal backgrounds, genders, and sexual orientations. We encourage talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.

Qualifications:

• Education: Strong academic credentials; completion of a clerkship or experience working for a prosecutor's office or law firm is preferred.
• Bar Admission: Must be admitted to the State Bar.

Preferred Experience:

• Minimum of two years of experience in mass and other tort cases, government investigations, labor & employment matters, including prosecuting civil cases seeking compensation for victims of sexual and physical abuse or criminal cases against people accused of sexual and physical abuse.
• Experience interviewing and preparing clients for depositions, hearings, and trial.
• Experience managing large client document collection, analysis, and production and document management systems.

Preferred skills and attributes:

• A high level of emotional intelligence, strong sense of empathy, and the ability to communicate clearly and confidently to put clients at ease in the midst of trauma is essential to success in this position.
• Strong analytical, research, and writing skills. Can quickly analyze information (without getting stuck in the weeds) and write in a persuasive, easy to follow manner.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize and re-prioritize based on client demands and needs; keeping other team members informed.

Work Environment:

• Full-time position requiring 40 hours per week.
• Ability to work remotely and collaborate effectively with a large team.

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