Associate Attorney needed for Hicksville office

Job Title: Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A respected law firm based in Hicksville, NY, is seeking a full-time Associate Attorney to join its litigation team. This role is ideal for a legal professional with hands-on experience in insurance defense matters, including premises liability, motor vehicle claims, personal injury protection (PIP), and New York Labor Law. The position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional development and long-term career growth.

Duties:

• Represent clients in various stages of litigation, including hearings, depositions, and trials

• Draft, review, and respond to legal documents, including motions, pleadings, and discovery

• Analyze case files and develop effective legal strategies

• Communicate with clients, insurance carriers, and opposing counsel

• Manage case files independently from inception through resolution

• Attend court proceedings throughout the state as required

Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience handling insurance defense litigation matters

• Strong understanding of New York Labor Law, premises liability, auto claims, and PIP litigation

• Ability to manage a full caseload with minimal supervision

• Excellent analytical, writing, and negotiation skills

• Admitted to practice law in New York State

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Active and in good standing with the New York State Bar

Skills:

• Effective legal research and writing proficiency

• Strong organizational and time management capabilities

• Clear and professional communication, both written and verbal

• Courtroom advocacy and deposition experience

• Proficiency in case management systems and legal research tools

Job Location:

• Hicksville, NY

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off, including vacation and personal days

• Retirement plan options

• Supportive team environment with potential for advancement within the firm

This New York-based law firm is known for its successful construction law practice and accident related litigation across the country. Their areas of concentration include loss of property, premises liability, employment law, municipal liability, automobile law, commercial law, insurance litigation, technology law, billing, claims, disputes, and environmental law, among others. All the members of this firm have successfully litigated and defended their clients in federal and state courts across New York.