Senior Litigation CounselBedford, TXLitigation
Job Description
Goodspeed Merrill (GM) is a dynamic and rapidly growing law firm committed to providing top-notch legal services to our diverse client base. With a focus on excellence, innovation, and client satisfaction, we take pride in fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment. GM attorneys are known for sound judgment and decision-making along with outstanding problem-solving skills. GM is where passion meets excellence.
GM is seeking an accomplished Senior Litigation Counsel with a minimum of 12 years of litigation experience. The ideal candidate is a seasoned attorney with a proven track record in complex commercial, real estate, and employment litigation. We are looking for a leader who thrives in a high-achievement culture, values collaboration, and is committed to both team and client success.
Application Process:
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Key Responsibilities:
Lead Complex Litigation: Strategically manage and lead high-stakes commercial, real estate, and employment litigation matters in Colorado state courts.
Strategic Leadership: Serve as a key advisor to clients and the firm, providing strategic direction and counsel on complex legal issues.
Team Leadership & Mentorship: Lead, mentor, and collaborate with attorneys, fostering their professional development and ensuring the highest quality of work.
Client Management: Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and ensuring proactive communication throughout the litigation process.
Efficient Caseload Management: Oversee and efficiently manage a substantial caseload with a focus on timely and successful outcomes.
Business Development: Actively participate in business development efforts to expand the firm’s litigation practice and enhance client relationships.
Qualifications:
- 12+ years of active litigation experience, with substantial expertise in commercial, real estate, and employment litigation.
- Extensive trial experience and a demonstrated ability to lead complex litigation from inception through resolution.
- Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Licensed to practice law in Colorado.
- Exceptional writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
- A strategic thinker with a proven ability to lead and mentor teams.
- Strong leadership and client management skills, with a focus on providing innovative, solution-oriented legal strategies
To work with GM you should appreciate:
A team culture of high achievement while enjoying the work and the people you work with
A client-first mindset and willingness to put in extra effort as client priorities dictate
Flexibility in how we operate, intended to accommodate a growing and dynamic law firm environment
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Salary Range - $160,000 - $180,000 (depending on experience)
- Quarterly Bonus Potential - from 3% to 16% of total realized revenue with no billable hour requirements. Bonuses are tied to clear objective metrics, offering substantial earning potential for high performers.
- Medical Insurance (Employer pays 75% employee only)
- Dental Insurance (Employer pays 50% employee only)
- Vision Insurance (Employer pays 50% employee only)
- Life Insurance (Employer pays 100% employee only)
- Short-term Disability Insurance (Employer pays 100% employee only)
- Long-term Disability Insurance (Employer pays 100% employee only)
- Attorney Student Loan Support Program (financial assistance toward student loans)
- 401(k) plan - with Employer matching up to 3.5%
- Discretionary Paid Time Off
- Holiday pay (9 days / year)
- State Bar dues and CLEs
- Voluntary Critical Illness, Accident, Life, and Hospital Indemnity options.
- Professional Growth - Opportunities for advancement in a growing firm.