Direct Counselis looking for an for a long termcontract 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