Counsel- Litigation position at International Paper in Memphis

International Paper is presently looking of Counsel- Litigation on Fri, 19 Jul 2013 15:50:55 GMT. Litigation Counsel This position is located in Memphis, TN and reports to Senior Counsel, Litigation. Purpose: Provide timely, cost-effective, general commercial litigation services to International Paper. Key Accountabilities: • Litigate business, commercial and personal injury disputes in- house to budget including: o Drafting and filing of pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, among...

Counsel- Litigation

Location: Memphis, Tennessee

Description: International Paper is presently looking of Counsel- Litigation right now, this position will be ordered in Tennessee. For complete informations about this position opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Litigation Counsel

This position is located in Memphis, TN and reports to Senior Counsel,

Litigation.

Purpose:
Provide timely, cost-effectiv! e, general commercial litigation services

to International Paper.

Key Accountabilities:

• Litigate business, commercial and personal injury disputes in-

house to budget including:
o Drafting and filing of pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery,

among other things

o Work appropriate cases in-house without outside counsel

including taking depositions and attending hearings, mediations, and

trials.

o Making appropriate delegations of work to paralegals and

reviewing paralegal work product.

o Handling and assisting outside counsel, where appropriate, in

preparing cases for trial and assisting with trial of matters.

• Select and retain competent, cost-effective outside counsel and

manage outside counsel by:
o Requiring litigation plans, budgets and early case assessments

o Reviewing documents prepared by o! utside counsel

o Guiding litigation strategy

! o Monitoring performance and results

• Assist Senior Litigation Counsel as second chair attorney for

more complex cases.

• Regularly update management regarding significant cases and

liabilities. Prepare reports and case analysis as required and assure

accurate reporting through quarterly process.

Scope:

• Manage a large caseload to successful resolution.
• Review the paralegal work product.
• Manage Litigation budget.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Four to seven years relevant legal experience.
• General commercial litigation experience required, including

taking and defending lay witness and expert depositions, drafting

pleadings, motions and discovery and preparing cases for trial.

• Trial experience.
• Must have demonstrated ability to handle a heavy caseload.
• Must have ability to so! lve complex legal issues and apply broad

principles.

• Must have current awareness of developments in law. Must

demonstrate evidence of timely and successful completion of assigned

tasks.

• Must have capacity to consult with and manage outside counsel.
• Must be able to work effectively with others and across

disciplines.

• Must demonstrate evidence of ability to handle multiple

priorities and work independently with minimal direction.

• Must be a member of the Tennessee bar or eligible to become a

member of the Tennessee bar.

Competencies:

• Decision Quality
• Ethics and Values
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Customer Focus
• Dealing with Ambiguity
• Drive for Results
• Functional and Technical Skills
• Humor
• Integrity and Trust
• Negotiations
• Probl! em Solving
• Time Management
• Work / Life Balance
Written Communications

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If you were eligible to this position, please send us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to International Paper.

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This position will be opened on: Fri, 19 Jul 2013 15:50:55 GMT

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