Senior Counsel

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: Senior Counsel

Reports To: Partner

Responsibilities:

• Act independently on matters involving complex issues, including (but not limited to) drafting of pleadings, motions, and legal briefs, presenting witnesses, and conducting cross examination, and managing litigation-related tasks such as development of discovery requests, production of discovery responses, and development of witness testimony;
• Independently drive all assignments forward;
• Consistently demonstrate ability to make recommendations and critical case decisions that are based on sound judgment, thorough legal and factual analysis, and a nuanced understanding of the clients needs and expectations;
• Regularly engage with and negotiate with other parties, such as litigants, complainants, business competitors, co-defendants;
• Must actively delegate work, provide timely feedback and actively train, educate and supervise associates and paralegals you are assigned to work with on a weekly, if not daily, basis;
• Must independently comply with all administrative billing requirements and consistently meet minimum annual hours obligation; and
• Must be working towards mastery in their field of expertise in the firm, litigation, compliance, etc.
• Must meet annual billable requirements and adhere to the Attorney Timekeeping Policy.

Qualifications:

• Requires a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and 7+ years of litigation or regulatory experience, admittance to bar and be in good standing in all jurisdictions;
• Must have experience in all stages of litigation including trial preparation and trial and appeals (though in-court trial experience or practice of appellate law not required)
• Must have mastery of the civil rules in the jurisdictions in which one practices, and expert understanding of all principles of law routinely relied upon in firm’s primary practice areas;
• Must be able to manage cases independently and able to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines
• Professional collaboration with attorneys and other colleagues and manage junior employees is a must
• Superior written and oral communication skills and attention to detail.
• Filevine or Document Management experience preferred
• Demonstrates personal awareness and desire for continued personal and professional development