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CMBG3 Law

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51 - 200 employees

📋 Compliance

Compliance • Law • Environment

CMBG3 Law is a majority women-owned law firm that specializes in environmental litigation, compliance, and risk management. The firm is recognized as a national thought leader on PFAS litigation and compliance issues, partnering with corporations, the investment world, and insurers across the United States. CMBG3 provides a range of legal services including litigation management, government relations, and advisory on issues such as COVID-19, construction, and real estate. They are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, offering pro bono services and supporting social impact through initiatives like the CMBG3 Cares program. Additionally, the firm is deeply involved with community services and supports various non-profit causes.

📋 Description

• Serve as a member of the National Coordinating Counsel for mass tort and products liability litigation, including asbestos cases, overseeing strategy and execution across multiple jurisdictions • Develop, implement, and maintain consistent national defense strategies, trial themes, discovery approaches, and motion practice across coordinated matters • Draft and review complex motions, pleadings, and legal memoranda in state and federal courts nationwide • Lead and coordinate written discovery strategy, including drafting master discovery, reviewing jurisdiction-specific responses, and managing discovery exchanged with multiple parties • Analyze and apply state and federal case law, statutes, and regulatory authority to develop effective pre-trial and trial strategies in coordinated litigation • Take and defend depositions of fact witnesses, expert witnesses, and corporate representatives; oversee deposition strategy and preparation across jurisdictions • Prepare, examine, and manage expert witnesses, including coordination of expert retention, disclosures, and testimony strategy • Argue motions and participate in hearings and court appearances as appropriate based on experience and jurisdictional requirements • Prepare national case evaluations, exposure analyses, and risk assessments for large litigation portfolios • Participate in mediations, settlement conferences, and court-mandated proceedings, including negotiating individual and portfolio-level resolutions • Supervise, direct, and coordinate the work of local counsel, junior attorneys, paralegals, and litigation support staff to ensure consistent quality and strategy • Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, providing regular reporting, strategic guidance, and clear communication regarding nationwide litigation status and risk • Provide substantive support and strategic collaboration with Shareholders, Partners, and Senior Counsel on complex, high-exposure matters • Mentor and develop junior attorneys within the practice group and contribute to internal training and knowledge sharing • Participate in business development, client presentations, and industry networking to support firm growth and national client relationships • Meet annual billable hour requirements and comply with firm timekeeping, ethical, and professional responsibility policies. • Perform additional responsibilities as requested by management.

🎯 Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school • Active admission to practice law in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar; multiple state bar admissions strongly preferred • Minimum of 3 to 7 years of litigation experience in a law firm environment, with increasing responsibility for complex matters • Demonstrated experience managing billable work and meeting billable hour requirements • Substantive experience in mass tort and products liability litigation, including asbestos matters • Proven ability to manage multi-jurisdictional litigation and coordinate strategy among internal teams and external counsel • Strong client service orientation with experience advising clients on nationwide litigation strategy, exposure, and risk • Ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume litigation environment • Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, local counsel, and support staff • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; experience with Filevine or other document management systems preferred • Excellent written and oral communication skills with exceptional attention to detail and strategic clarity • Ability to work effectively under pressure while exercising sound professional judgment • Self-motivated, proactive, and committed to continued personal and professional development • Professional, polished demeanor and commitment to the highest ethical standards.

🏖️ Benefits

• comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance • life and disability insurance • 401(k) retirement savings • paid time off and holidays