Associate Attorney

Job Description

Description:

Company Overview

CMBG3 Law is WOSB/WBENC certified majority women-owned nationwide law firm comprised of a diverse team of pro-active trial attorneys, litigators, lobbyists, consultants, paralegals, and staff. CMBG3 Law takes a proactive approach to solving legal problems through best-in-class business counsel, regulatory compliance, risk prevention, government affairs advocacy, litigation, and national litigation management. We deliver custom-tailored legal strategies for complex matters requiring sophisticated scientific, regulatory, and technological expertise in state and federal courts in over 20 U.S. States from its east coast and west coast offices. CMBG3’s Cares division is committed to serving the communities in which it practices through pro bono work, charitable initiatives, and donations. CMBG3’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion division sponsors monthly programs to promote a diverse and inclusive culture.

Position Title: Associate Attorney

Reports To: Partner

Responsibilities:

Build case defenses and trial themes autonomously

Support national trial and coordinating counsel team to manage litigation nationwide for large corporate clients

Analyze the application of state and federal case and regulatory law to the facts of cases for pre-trial motions and other submissions

Draft original motions and other litigation-related documents on complex matters

Draft discovery requests and responses to be exchanged with various parties

Interview and prepare witnesses for testimony in litigation or before regulatory bodies

Take and defend lay, expert, and corporate representative depositions

Argue motions

Develop client relationships through oral and written communication

Draft pre-trial reports and perform risk analysis

Participate in mediations and/or court-mandated status conferences, settlement conferences, and hearings

Develop overall strategies for case resolution and solve problems creatively

Identify, assign and supervise work for case paralegals

Interact with outside defense counsel to negotiate joint discovery and trial strategies

Negotiate settlements with plaintiffs and other opposing parties

Participate in networking opportunities to develop client relationships

Develop oneself as a resource for other attorneys involved in the firm’s practice areas

Provide support and assistance to Shareholders, Partners, and Senior Counsel

Must meet annual billable requirements and adhere to the Attorney Timekeeping Policy Requirements:

Qualifications:

Requires a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school

Requires admittance to at least one state bar, with admission in Rhode Island and/or Connecticut state bar a plus

Self-motivated individual with high energy willing to do whatever it takes to complete responsibilities on deadline

Minimum of 3 years of litigation experience in a law firm

Experience in billable work environment

Experience in mass-torts, class actions, environmental, commercial litigation, abuse, harassment and discrimination, or other complex risk management experience required

Client service experience required

Effectively prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Work collaboratively with attorneys and other colleagues

Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs

Demonstrate a courteous and professional demeanor

Superior written and oral communication skills with attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Demonstrates personal awareness and desire for continued personal and professional development

FileVine or Document Management system experience is preferred