Associate Attorney - Transportation Defense

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney in New York, NY, to join their team. This role offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement, supporting a healthy work-life balance. The successful candidate will manage cases from inception through resolution, working in a collaborative and inclusive environment.

Duties

• Manage caseload from inception through resolution.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Prepare and file dispositive motions.
• Handle arbitrations and mediations.
• Prepare comprehensive status reports for insurers.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.
• Attend depositions, hearings, and trials.
• Ensure compliance with court deadlines and scheduling requirements.
• Develop and execute effective litigation strategies.
• Conduct in-depth legal research and prepare strategic memoranda.

Requirements

• Admission to the New York State Bar.
• At least 5 years of experience in Transportation, Construction Litigation, and Tort Liability defense.
• Ability to draft and argue dispositive motions.
• Perform legal research and respond to discovery requests.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar.

Skills

• Strong case management skills.
• Excellent communication and client interaction abilities.
• Proficiency in legal research and writing.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Health Advocate.
• Short and Long Term Disability Program.
• Parental Leave.
• Military Leave.
• Life Insurance.
• 401(K).
• Flexible Spending Plan.
• 12 Paid Holidays.
• Flexible Paid Time Off.
• Discounts on tickets, shows, hotels, and more.
• Identity Theft Protection.
• Mobile Phone Stipend.
• Associate Education Program.

Recognized as one of the leading litigation firms in the Northeast, this firm works with its clients in diverse practice areas, including commercial and business litigation; product liability and tort litigation; construction; environmental; hospitals and health systems; employment and labor; toxic tort and health sciences; professional liability; risk management; insurance and reinsurance; subrogation recovery; appellate; admiralty; aviation; emerging business; regulatory and transactional; property; transportation law; and workers' compensation.