The Davey Tree Expert Company · 4 hours ago
Litigation Counsel
Kent, OH
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expThe Davey Tree Expert Company is an employee-owned company providing tree and environmental consulting services. They are seeking a Litigation Counsel to manage and assist with auto and general liability litigation, collaborating with internal stakeholders and outside counsel to ensure effective case management and resolution.
ConsultingEnvironmental ConsultingManagement Consulting
Responsibilities
Manage and assist with all aspects of auto and general liability litigation matters in state and federal courts across the country, including supervising outside counsel, collecting facts and evidence, directing case strategies, reviewing budgets and invoices, and advising internal stakeholders on case updates and liability risk
Assist with management of outside counsel in litigation matters (such as negotiating fee arrangements, cost-effective staffing of matters, and setting and executing a litigation strategy to achieve best possible outcomes)
Review and advise on substantive work related to litigation, including retention of experts, editing legal briefs and discovery responses, and directing and participating in settlement negotiations
Participate in and provide direction and guidance to outside counsel in mediations, arbitrations, and trials
Counsel internal stakeholders on claim/litigation trend analyses and risk reduction
Advise internal stakeholders on risk management strategies and develop and implement preventative measures
Establish and maintain relationships and trust with business and support department partners
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance in business operations
Provide strategic legal advice and counsel to internal clients regarding legal and litigation risks
Learn and understand all aspects of Davey Tree’s business
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school
Licensed (and in good standing) in Ohio
Minimum of three (3) years' experience in all aspects of litigation and/or litigation management, including preparing and arguing motions, conducting depositions, large case discovery and document productions, brief writing, pre-trial activities, and trials
Management of litigation docket and outside counsel
Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate effectively with outside counsel, colleagues, internal stakeholders, and leadership
Strong leadership and management skills
Experience managing and working collaboratively with support staff
Ability to identify, analyze, and mitigate legal risks, assess complex legal issues, and devise practical strategies and solutions
Ability to address multiple priorities and set priorities independently with strong time management skills
Experience counseling clients on a wide variety of litigation and legal risk issues
Excellent analytical, practical, strategic, and advocacy skills
Interest in Davey Tree's mission
Ability to exercise sound judgment and high ethical, moral, and personal values that align with Davey Tree's values
Benefits
Paid time off and paid holidays
Opportunities for advancement
401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match
Employee-owned company & discounted stock purchase options
Group Health Plan
Employee referral bonus program
Scholarship Program for Children of Employees
Charitable matching gift program
Attorney Bar Fees and Continuing Legal Education credits paid
Company
The Davey Tree Expert Company
The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental solutions for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners across North America.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Joe Paul
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Pat Covey
President and COO - US Operations
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