Lead Attorney

AARP • Washington, DC

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Lead Attorney role provides legal counsel and represents clients in civil litigation and other legal proceedings that will have a significant and equitable impact on senior poverty. Leads the investigation of potential cases, preparation of cases for filing and trial, the conduct of discovery (including e-discovery) and settlement negotiations, and the preparation of amicus briefs. Collaborates with senior management to develop strategic plans to achieve the organization’s litigation goals while adapting to meet evolving legal, economic, and technological conditions.

Requirements

• J.D. required.
• 8+ years of post-J.D. experience as a practicing attorney, with 2+ years of experience as first chair or as lead counsel in litigation matters with responsibility for leading the planning, strategy, and execution of complex cases.
• Must be a member in good standing of the District of Columbia Bar or be eligible for admission to the District of Columbia Bar.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully litigate cases individually or in teams along with capability to multi-task in a fast-paced professional environment.
• Highly self-motivated and entrepreneurial with an ability to exercise discretion and respect for confidentiality.
• Experience with class or collective actions, especially on behalf of plaintiffs, including e-discovery in these complex cases.
• Regular and reliable job attendance
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Exhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships
• Independent judgement in evaluation options to make sound decisions

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency leading employment discrimination or consumer protection litigation matters.
• Knowledge in legal matters concerning low-income or older populations.

Responsibilities

• Leads and supervises litigation matters including the planning, strategy, and execution of a case.
• Oversees and investigates potential cases to determine whether to recommend filing a lawsuit or an amicus brief.
• Performs legal analyses, drafts pleadings, briefs, and other court filings as needed
• Conducts written and oral discovery, including taking and defending depositions.
• Conducts research and writes amicus briefs as needed.
• Leads mediation and settlement negotiations on behalf of the clients.
• Argues procedural and dispositive motions.
• Researches and writes amicus briefs.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 100% company-funded pension plan
• health, dental, and vision plans
• life insurance
• paid time off to include company and individual holidays, vacation, sick, caregiving, and parental leave
• performance-based and peer-based recognition
• tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree