Senior Counsel Litigation Attorney
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Posted on:
17 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Goosmann Law is seeking an experienced Senior Counsel Litigation Attorney to join the Firm and provide strategic high-quality legal representation. This senior-level role represents clients in court and in adversarial proceedings including arbitrations mediations and administrative hearings. The ideal candidate is a seasoned litigator who can independently manage complex matters serve as a trusted advisor to business owners and individuals and confidently advocate before judges and juries.
Primary Responsibilities
- Independently manage complex civil and commercial litigation matters.
- Represent clients in court mediations arbitrations and other adversarial proceedings.
- Develop and execute litigation strategies aligned with client goals.
- Draft and argue motions briefs and other court filings.
- Lead discovery including depositions of fact and expert witnesses.
- Participate in and lead mediations and settlement negotiations.
- Manage multiple cases and deadlines efficiently.
- Contribute to business development and thought leadership efforts.
- Mentor and supervise attorneys paralegals and staff.
Required Skills/Abilities
- Advanced written and verbal advocacy skills.
- Strong analytical strategic and problem-solving abilities.
- Significant deposition and jury trial experience.
- Client-focused with strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal research tools.
Required Education and Experience
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
- Active Bar membership in Nebraska; Iowa licensure strongly preferred.
- 7 years of litigation experience including motion practice complex discovery depositions mediation and trial work.
- Experience in medical malpractice employment law commercial litigation or civil litigation.
- Demonstrated ability to manage cases independently and mentor team members.
We offer a comprehensive wage and benefit package:
- Competitive compensation package including signing bonus
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Eligible for 401(K) after 90 days
- 3% Safe Harbor contribution to your 401 (k) after 1 year
- Cell Phone Stipend
- Unlimited PTO
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Construction Law Experience
- Legal Drafting
- Litigation
- Intellectual Property Law
- Mediation Experience
- Legal Research
- Personal Injury Law
- Research Experience
- Securities Law
- Alternative dispute resolution
- Real Estate Law
- Writing Skills
About Company
For help with your legal matter, work with our award-winning Omaha team at Goosmann Law Firm. We are the largest certified woman-owned law firm in the Midwest!
