Job description
Keller Postman represents a broad array of clients in class and mass actions, individual arbitrations, and multidistrict litigation matters at the trial and appellate levels in federal and state courts. Serving hundreds of thousands of clients in litigation and arbitration, we have prosecuted high-profile mass tort, antitrust, privacy, product liability, employment, and consumer-rights cases. Our firm also acts as plaintiffs’ counsel in high-stakes public-enforcement actions. Our mission is to achieve exceptional results for our clients, drive innovation in the practice of law, and pursue unparalleled excellence in everything we do.
Purpose: Keller Postman seeks a hard-working, team-oriented, non-partner track Attorney with significant litigation experience to support its practice.The Attorney will be responsible for performing a variety of complex tasks in a fast-paced and demanding environment. Tasks and projects must be executed with a high level of attention to detail.
This position is fully remote; candidates must reside in the Central or East Coast time zone.
Essential Functions:
- Work closely with partners and associates on specific tasks related to assigned cases.
- Prepare initial drafts of complex pleadings, written discovery, motions, and briefs for associates and partners on assigned cases.
- Correspond with individual clients, and draft communications to be used by our client services team.
- Handle client-facing litigation tasks such as fact gathering, case workups, document collection, and more.
- Conduct factual and legal research using Westlaw and other sources for associate and partner use.
- Communicate with courts, outside counsel, clients, experts, and vendors when necessary.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Experience with complex litigation.
- Excellent organizational skills and high attention to detail.
- Ability to function well in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Excellent time-management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
- Ability to maintain a good temperament and demonstrate empathy when dealing with clients in stressful situations.
- Ability to maintain a thorough understanding of rules and procedures for various federal and state jurisdictions.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion and good judgment.
- Ability to multi-task and work independently or as part of a team.
- Skilled in managing complex litigation in multiple jurisdictions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Education/Experience:
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
- Three to five years of general litigation experience is preferred.
Certificates/Licenses Required:
- Must be an active member of a US State Bar and in good standing.
Keller Postman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For California Applicants, please find our CRPA information here.
