Litigation Counsel

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 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, experience in file handling, including discovery, 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 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;
• Perform legal research and practical guidance regarding potential litigation and labor risks, dispute resolution strategies, grievance review and strategy and compliance matters;
• Support law & motion and discovery processes, including drafting motions, correspondence, and other pleadings, as well as assisting with document collection, ESI, propounding and responding to discovery , witness interviews, deposition preparation and taking/defending depositions;
• 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;
• Litigation 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.