Assistant Counsel - Litigation

TKC Holdings•Olivette, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

TKC Holdings, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Counsel to join its Legal Affairs Department. This role will provide legal advice and counsel to various corporate constituencies across TKC and its companies, including Keefe Group, LLC, Trinity Services Group, Inc., and Courtesy Products, LLC. A primary responsibility will be the direct management and timely provision of legal services, with a strong focus on litigation, including handling a caseload of 1983 inmate litigation. While litigation is the primary focus, the Assistant Counsel will have opportunities to work on a broader range of projects within an in-house department setting.

Requirements

A juris doctorate from an accredited, recognized law school is required.
At least five (5) years of legal experience in a recognized law firm or in a corporate law department.
Outstanding interpersonal skills and oral and written legal and business communication skills.
High level of attention to detail and process, including excellent litigation skills.
Effective team player.
High level of professional integrity and uncompromising ethical standards.
Must be a member of a state bar in good standing.

Nice To Haves

Proven record of professional excellence and achievement.

Responsibilities

Managing and assisting internal clients in addressing all legal issues pertaining to various litigation, contract, and regulatory matters in a manner consistent with the company’s business philosophy and strategy, and in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Direct management and work-up of Trinity, Keefe, and Courtesy’s litigation portfolio which includes inmate litigation (1983 actions), general commercial litigation, employment litigation and product liability litigation, including drafting of pleadings, conducting discovery, motion practices, first-chair trial responsibilities, appellate practice, and the utilization and management of outside counsel where appropriate.
Assist the Chief Legal Officer in achieving cost-containment of the litigation portfolio.
Responding to pre-suit or not-in-suit matters including subpoenas, consumer complaints, and governmental inquiries.
Providing management and operating personnel timely and accurate interpretations of various cases, laws and regulations affecting Trinity, Keefe and Courtesy’s businesses and keeping them apprised of the types of action that require legal consideration, potential risk exposure, and regulatory/compliance action.
Providing ongoing strategic planning, guidance and consultation regarding potential and actual disputes.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical w/prescription coverage
Benefit Credit received when enrolled in a TKC medical plan, to help offset your benefit costs. Benefit Credit of $750 annually, will be divided evenly among your paychecks throughout the Plan Year.
Dental
Vision
Basic Life and Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Voluntary benefits that can be selected to create the right package for you
Paid time off
Company Match for the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
DailyPay providing you immediate access to earned wages.