Senior Litigation Attorney Hybrid

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior Litigation Attorney in Bismarck, ND. This position requires over five years of litigation experience, offering the chance to lead significant cases involving landowner rights, eminent domain, and complex energy law matters. The role is ideal for those passionate about advocating for farmers and ranchers.

Duties

• Lead all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, and trial.
• Develop and execute case strategies for landowner disputes.
• Conduct legal research and draft motions, briefs, and appellate filings.
• Take and defend depositions, and work with technical experts.
• Prepare and present evidence at trial, including witness preparation.
• Counsel landowners on compensation, valuation, and settlement strategy.
• Supervise and mentor junior attorneys and litigation staff.
• Support business development and cultivate client relationships.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of litigation experience with hands-on responsibility.
• Trial experience or significant motion-practice experience preferred.
• Excellent writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills and a client-centered mindset.
• Commitment to principle advocacy and meaningful work.

Education

• Law school graduate eligible for admission to the North Dakota state bar.

Certifications

• Admission to the state bar of North Dakota.

Skills

• Ability to manage a litigation docket independently.
• Identify legal issues in complex fact patterns.
• Draft persuasive and well-researched legal writing.
• Conduct effective and goal-oriented depositions.
• Interpret financial and technical data within legal contexts.
• Communicate clearly with clients unfamiliar with legal processes.

Benefits

• Fully paid single health insurance plan.
• AFLAC, Dental, and Vision policies available for purchase.
• Pretax flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care.
• Simple IRA retirement account with a 3% company match.
• Attorney license renewals and CLE travel expenses covered.
• Infrastructure to support remote work.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
200 South Wacker Drive, 31st Floor
Chicago
Illinois
United States 60606
Phone : (312) 321-9411
Fax : (213) 895-7306