Environmental Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Environmental Associate Attorney to join its practice group in Rochester, NY. The firm provides comprehensive legal services in business counseling, risk assessment, and dispute resolution, representing clients in various claims and litigation matters.

Duties

• Take and defend depositions.
• Draft and argue dispositive motions.
• Prepare for mediations and trials.
• Engage in strategic legal thinking and effective writing.

Requirements

• Admitted to practice in New York.
• 3+ years of relevant legal experience.
• Experience in Environmental law or general liability preferred.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• New York State Bar admission.

Skills

• Strong strategic thinking and writing abilities.
• Effective communication and advocacy skills.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Flexible spending options.

Established more than a decade ago, this premier law firm is recognized as one of the firms listed in the 2010 National Law Journal's Midsize Hot List. It has several offices in and around New York and provides its attorneys with state-of-the-art technology in order to help them meet the demands of their clients. The firm specializes in civil litigation and is actively involved in community outreach programs.