Junior Counsel (84823)

Description:

Overview

Founded in 1973, Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc. is a leading global security company, providing a full range of physical security services to government and commercial customers on four continents. Inter-Con specializes in providing customized security services to clients whose needs exceed the capabilities of traditional guard firms. Inter-Con employs over 35,000 security personnel world-wide, trained and managed by a team of professionals with unsurpassed military, law enforcement, and security experience. Inter-Con remains 100% family owned and managed and operates as the industry leader in the field of customized, high-requirement security solutions.

Inter-Con is Everywhere Security Matters.

Job Summary

Inter-Con is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented attorney to join the Legal Department as Junior Counsel – Litigation. This role will support the management of litigation and litigation-adjacent matters affecting the organization, working closely with senior attorneys, internal stakeholders, and outside counsel. The ideal candidate will possess strong legal research and writing skills, sound judgment, and a practical, solutions-oriented approach to resolving legal issues.

Primary Responsibilities

Responsibilities include supporting litigation activities and assisting with pre-litigation, administrative, and litigation matters under the supervision of senior attorneys. This position will require the exercise of judgment and discretion in the following Primary responsibilities:

• Assist with management of various aspects of Inter-Con’s litigation matters, including employment matters, traditional labor matters, regulatory inquiries, administrative claims, and internal investigations;
• Support the development and implementation of litigation strategies aligned with the company’s business and risk management objectives;
• Coordinate with outside counsel regarding case updates, discovery, deadlines, and litigation strategy;
• Provide legal research and practical guidance to internal stakeholders on litigation risks, dispute resolution strategies, and compliance matters;
• Support law & motion and discovery processes, including drafting motions, briefs, correspondence, and other pleadings, as well as assisting with document collection, ESI, discovery responses, witness interviews, and deposition preparation;
• Assist with preparation for appearances, hearings, arbitrations, mediations, and trials as necessary;
• Participate in evaluation of claims and support settlement negotiations and resolution efforts when appropriate;
• Monitor legal developments, legislation, and case law trends impacting the organization and assist with policy and process improvements to reduce litigation risk;
• Assist with contract-related projects as needed, including contract review, legal research, and responses to requests for proposals;
• Contribute to legal department projects, compliance initiatives, and administrative tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
• Active license in good standing to practice law in California
• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant litigation experience
• Experience with employment and traditional labor matters
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills;
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment;
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills with a practical, business-oriented mindset;
• Demonstrated initiative, professionalism, sound judgment, and integrity;
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal business partners and outside counsel;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, Teams, and Lexis Nexis; experience with SharePoint, Salesforce, Legal Files, Paycom and/or ADP is preferred.

Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability/Veteran.