Senior In-House Litigation Counsel

U.S. Chamber of Commerce; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Job summary

The U.S. Chamber Litigation Center is hiring in-house counsel to oversee federal and state litigation and amicus activity on behalf of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

You will represent business interests in district courts and appellate courts, coordinating with member companies and outside counsel. The role requires a Juris Doctor and 3+ years in trial and appellate litigation, strong legal research and analytical skills, and outstanding written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree with strong academic performance during law school.
• 3+ years' experience in trial and appellate litigation matters.
• Excellent client service.
• Superb legal research and analytical skills.
• Outstanding verbal and written communications skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Federal judicial clerkship strongly preferred.
• Regulatory and/or state litigation experience, including federal district court litigation under the Administrative Procedure Act, strongly preferred.
• Experience in financial services litigation and/or international litigation a plus.
• Federal government experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle amicus and regulatory litigation in the U.S. Supreme Court and other federal and state courts.
• Review and analyze cases for potential involvement, solicit views of stakeholders, develop case strategy, retain and supervise outside counsel, and review legal briefs.
• Coordinate litigation with counsel of member companies, other trade associations, and state and local chambers.
• Plan moot courts and member events; participate in member briefings and fundraising meetings.

Skills

Excellent client service

Strong legal research

Verbal and written communication

Collaboration with stakeholders

Regulatory/state litigation experience

Federal/State court litigation

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

The U.S. Chamber Litigation Center is hiring in-house counsel to oversee federal and state litigation and amicus activity on behalf of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

You will represent business interests in district courts and appellate courts, coordinating with member companies and outside counsel. The role requires a Juris Doctor and 3+ years in trial and appellate litigation, strong legal research and analytical skills, and outstanding written and verbal communication.