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Robert Half Attorney/Lawyer in Richmond, Virginia
Description
IN HOUSE ATTORNEY POSITION! Robert Half is recruiting a Trial Attorney for one of their clients in their legal department. This is a permanent position. Details are below:
Job Responsibilities:
Prepares pleadings, motions, briefs, letters, memoranda, reports, appeals, articles, etc. using our legal case management software.
Directs and undertakes discovery practice including depositions, expert selection and all other pre-trial preparations.
Communicates with, meets and regularly updates the client and claims personnel regarding the status of pending matters. Communicates with opposing counsel, the courts and others as needed.
Researches and briefs issues.
Develops litigation strategy for all assigned cases.
Provides analysis to claims in the form of legal opinions, recommendations and digests of recent developments in decisional and statutory law.
Controls and directs clerical activity, in accordance with office protocol, necessary to support function of position.
Reports to managing attorney concerning status of matters and provides other information as requested.
Tries cases to conclusion before judges, juries and other triers of fact including ADR.
Travels to depositions, court appearances, claims and client meetings, and other events as necessary. Travel represents approximately 20% of employee’s time.
Engages in other activity as directed by the managing attorney including limited management responsibilities if appropriate.
Job Requirements:
A minimum of 5 years legal experience in the jurisdiction required.
Juris Doctor from ABA accredited law school required. Member in good standing of the Bar of the jurisdiction required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, or similar required. Typing skill required. Legal case management software experience preferred.
Excellent customer service, writing and oral communication skills required.
For immediate and confidential consideration, please send resumes directly to Vice President of Permanent Placement, Anne-Laure McGrory at anne-laure [dot] mcgrory [at] roberthalf [dot] [com].
Requirements
Trial experience
Litigation experience
Licensed attorney with 5+ years of experience
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