Senior Attorney - Litigation (Class Action)
About the Role
DLA Piper is seeking a talented writer as a Senior Attorney to join its Litigation group, Product Liability, Mass Torts & Class Actions subgroup, to work with its Class Actions group. This position is a non-partnership track and is open to any US office, with a preference for New York metropolitan-based candidates.
Responsibilities
- Drafting briefs, motions, and memoranda
- Reviewing and drafting discovery responses
- Analysis of discovery to inform case strategy and motion drafting
- Prepare deposition outlines
Qualifications
- JD degree
- Minimum of 6 years of experience
- Experience drafting litigation documents, such as motions to dismiss, written discovery, and summary judgment motions
- Admission in the bar for the jurisdiction in which you are applying
Essential Job Expectations
- Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties
- Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner
- Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product
- Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required
- Foster positive work relationships
- Comply with all firm policies and practices
- Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment
Physical Demands
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
Work Environment
Hybrid - Regular in-office presence with some flexibility for work-from-home.
Pay
The firm’s expected hiring range for this position is $235,000 - $400,000 per year depending on the candidate’s geographic market location, experience, skills, educational and professional background, and overall qualifications.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).