Litigation: Senior Attorney/Senior Counsel #235317BR
FedEx Ground attorneys provide legal counsel and guidance in the ordinary and special activities for FedEx Ground (FXG) to ensure protection of its legal rights and maintain its operations within the limits prescribed by law. They defend FXG against suits and/or claims and prepares the corporation's claims against others.
This position is in the Government and Commercial Litigation group of the Litigation & Risk Management Department.
Preferences: Litigation experience preferred, particularly drafting and responding to written discovery, motions practice, taking and defending depositions, drafting briefs, arbitration and trial practice.
Required skills:
Admitted to and currently in good standing with the required state Bar.
Software skills, including use of Microsoft Office software and web-based applications.
Verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with all levels of management.
Presentation skills necessary to facilitate training and/or deliver informational sessions to groups and/or individuals.
Time management and organizational skills necessary to manage multiple projects, appropriately prioritize workload, plan for resources to meet deadlines and goals.
Ability to analyze, review, and make recommendations.
Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management
Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting
Ability to work independently with little or no supervision
Requirements
Minimum Education: Juris Doctorate required
Minimum Experience: Six (6) years experience practicing as a licensed attorney at a law firm, corporation or with the government.
FedEx Ground is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer (Minorities/Females/Disability/Veterans) committed to a diverse workforce.