Litigation Attorney

ExxonMobil • Spring, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Exxon Mobil Corporation is looking for an attorney with strong litigation experience to manage a docket primarily of civil litigation matters, including tort, commercial and environmental matters. The attorney will work out of ExxonMobil's Spring Campus. The attorney will handle a variety of matters and will work independently with supervision that is appropriate for the attorney's level of experience.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• License to practice law in at least one state (Texas bar membership preferred)
• Experience with trials and in managing significant litigation matters
• Litigation experience in a law firm, corporation, or agency, including experience in handling and managing significant and complex litigation matters
• Knowledge of Civil Procedure and Rules of Evidence
• Strong research and analytical skills and ability to exercise sound business judgment and work both independently and as part of an integrated legal team
• Strong interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills
• Ability to travel domestically, as needed
• Ability to work effectively with a highly diverse global law department
• Reputation for high ethical standards and integrity

Nice To Haves

• Strong college and law school record (top 1/3 of class preferred)
• Minimum of three (3) years of legal experience, all (or substantially all) of which is in civil litigation

Responsibilities

• Provide legal analysis and counsel on current or potential litigation matters for Exxon Mobil Corporation and for Company affiliates
• Actively manage a docket of civil litigation matters, including primary responsibility for case strategy, legal analysis, witness preparation, depositions, judicial proceedings (hearings, trials, appeals, etc.)
• Provide legal counsel and support as needed on indemnity and additional insured issues, incident investigations, and risk management issues
• Work collaboratively with and provide direction to outside counsel to ensure proper handling of matters, including substantive direction and financial stewardship
• Directly handle a significant case load (volume and complexity)
• Actively review and shape documents and pleadings associated with the above matters
• Ensure alignment between litigation objectives and business line objectives
• Communicate with and advise business clients and law management regarding case strategies / case status / key milestones
• Work and coordinate with, and provide and seek advice from other lawyers
• Collaborate with business lawyers as it relates to litigation matters
• Partner with legal operations and litigation paralegals to manage discovery

Benefits

• Pension Plan: Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you. The basic benefit is a monthly annuity to be paid to you in retirement for the rest of your life
• Savings Plan: You can contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay and are encouraged to enroll right away. If you contribute at least 6% to your savings plan, the Company will contribute a 7% match
• Workplace Flexibility: We have several programs such as “Flex your Day”, providing ad-hoc flexibility around when and where you work, as well as longer-term programs such as leaves of absence and part-time work
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Culture of Health: Programs and resources to support your wellbeing
• Employee Health Advisory Program: Provides confidential professional counseling for you and your family, including tools and resources promoting mental health and resiliency at no additional cost to you
• Disability Plan: Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury occurring on or off the job. Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you

What This Job Offers

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