Contract Attorney - Fluent German

Job Description

Direct Counsel is looking for an for a long term contract attorney with German language skills. This position can sit in any of the following offices, New York, Los Angeles, Boston, D.C. Miami, Chicago, Silicon Valley, Tampa or Houston. Candidates must be barred in one of the states the above city is located. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 1-3 years of experience in general litigation. This position is for 6 month or longer.

Responsibilities:

Draft pleadings, discovery, memoranda, motions and other legal documents

Handle litigation matters from inception through trial, including taking depositions, attending mediations and settlement negotiations

Make independent decisions and advising clients on pre-litigation and litigation matters

Work with experts

Legal research

Working with German counterparts

Other projects, as assigned

Qualifications:

Motivated with the desire to achieve top level results

The ability to work well with a team as well as work well independently

Required Experience for the position:

Must have a minimum of 1-3 years of solid experience in litigation in State courts

Compensation:

Highly Competitive compensation

Job Type:

Full-time - Hybrid