Associate Commercial Trial

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate to join its Commercial Trial Practice Group in Omaha, NE. This position is ideal for an attorney with some litigation experience who is eager to enhance their skills in complex commercial litigation. The role involves taking a substantive and leading role in various cases, including general commercial disputes, nationwide mass torts, and product liability litigation, while collaborating closely with experienced partners and clients.

Duties

• Manage a broad range of complex litigation matters in federal and state courts and arbitration forums nationwide.
• Handle aspects of complex civil litigation, including client communications, motion practice, discovery, court appearances, mediations, and negotiating settlements.
• Take and defend fact and expert depositions.

Requirements

• Desire to take on substantive and leading roles in cases, including attendance at hearings, depositions, and trials.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, along with exceptional research skills.
• Strategic and analytical mindset with a commitment to excellence and professionalism.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and deliver timely, quality assignments in a fast-paced environment.
• Confidence to work independently while thriving in a collaborative team environment.
• Commitment to interacting directly with and achieving the goals of firm clients.

Education

• Currently admitted to practice in Nebraska with an active bar license in good standing or able to be admitted within one year required.
• 1+ years experience in civil litigation.
• Experience in complex business litigation, product liability, and other tort litigation preferred but not required.
• Excellent academic credentials.

Certifications

• Active bar license in Nebraska or eligibility for admission within one year.

Skills

• Strong communication and research skills.
• Strategic and analytical thinking.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong work ethic and professionalism.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, dependent life, disability, and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Flexible spending plan and health savings account.
• Fertility coverage assistance and adoption and surrogacy financial assistance.
• Nine paid holidays per calendar year and flexible paid vacation leave.
• Paid parental leave, bereavement, jury duty, and military leave.
• Profit-sharing and 401(k) retirement benefits.
• Discretionary bonuses and employee assistance program.
• Back-up care and domestic partner benefits.
• Commuting benefits and technology allowance.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
10777 Westheimer, Suite 1100
Houston
Texas
United States 77042
Phone : (713) 270-1199
Fax : (213) 895-7306