Class Action and Complex Litigation Attorney

Lewis Brisbois; Garden Springs (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k with employer match

Job summary

Lewis Brisbois in Lexington, KY seeks an attorney to join its Commercial Litigation Practice. The ideal candidate has 2–15 years of experience in commercial litigation and large class actions, with defense experience for institutional SFR/BTR clients and exposure to fair housing, state AG investigations, employment, and nationwide compliance.

Strong writing, analytical, and communication skills are essential, with KY Bar admission required (Alabama a plus).

Qualifications

• 2–15 years of commercial litigation experience, including large class actions.
• Experience representing institutional SFR/BTR companies in defense litigation, including fair housing, state AG investigations, employment, and national operational compliance.
• Experience handling all phases of litigation: drafting/reviewing pleadings, legal research and analysis, motion practice, and oral advocacy.
• Admission to the Kentucky Bar is required; admission to the Alabama Bar is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle all phases of litigation, including drafting and reviewing pleadings, legal research and analysis, motion practice, and oral advocacy.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to develop case strategy and manage complex dockets.

Skills

Excellent writing

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Oral advocacy

Job description

Overview

The Lexington, KY office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is actively seeking an attorney to join its Commercial Litigation Practice.

The ideal candidate will have at least two (2) to fifteen (15) years of experience handling commercial litigation and large class actions, including experience representing institutional SFR/BTR companies in all areas of defense litigation such as fair housing, criminal investigations by state Attorney General offices, employment, and national operational compliance. The candidate should have demonstrated experience in all aspects of litigation, with a focus on complex commercial matters and class actions. This position will handle all phases of litigation, including drafting and reviewing pleadings, legal research and analysis, motion practice, and oral advocacy. Superior writing skills, strong analytical and research abilities, and excellent communication skills are essential to this position. Admission to the Kentucky Bar is required. Admission to the Alabama Bar is a plus.

We offer competitive compensation and in addition, Lewis Brisbois offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and 401k with employer match.