Litigation Associate - Personal Injury Tort and Insurance Defense

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Litigation Associate to join its Tort and Insurance Defense Practice in New York, NY. This position offers immediate client contact and responsibility, with opportunities to work on complex litigation matters.

Duties

• Represent clients in personal injury tort and insurance defense litigation.
• Handle depositions, motion practice, and court appearances.
• Provide strategic counsel and assume responsibility for client matters from the outset.
• Draft pleadings, discovery requests, and other litigation documents.
• Collaborate with partners and colleagues to develop case strategies and deliver exceptional client service.
• Manage multiple assignments independently while maintaining attention to detail.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree with excellent academic credentials.
• Admission to the New York Bar required; admission to the New Jersey Bar is a plus.
• Minimum of 4+ years of personal injury tort litigation experience.
• Trial experience is a plus but not required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional judgment, problem-solving ability, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally with internal and external clients.
• Proactive, resourceful, and committed to delivering high-quality work.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

Certifications

• Admission to the New York Bar

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication
• Professional judgment and problem-solving
• Ability to manage multiple priorities

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare
• Paid time off
• Retirement plans
• Professional development opportunities

This firm is as New York-centric as they come, with East Coast roots almost 150 years old. With relatively inexpensive corporate services, including banking, corporate, labor, municipal and trust and estates departments, this firm is quite happy to remain a strong regional firm. To be sure, this firm can not be confused with the 'white shoe' New York firm. The perks are modest here, as are associate salaries. The attitude is grounded, though, and associates remark that they feel good knowing that their clients got great representation at a reasonable cost, and revel in the long-term relationships such customer service garners.