Associate Attorney needed for New York City office

A law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney for its New York City office with a focus on mass tort, personal injury, or asbestos cases.

Job Overview:

• Responsible for conducting depositions of fact and expert witnesses
• Develop, send, and respond to discovery
• Communicate effectively with clients
• Research and draft motions and briefs
• Work up asbestos-disease cases from intake to trial
• Assist Supervising Attorney with case workup and motions
• Conduct client and witness interviews
• Depose witnesses and clients
• Appear in court as needed
• Assist with Plaintiff’s discovery preparation
• Return and respond to client and defense counsel communication
• Gather and analyze information from various records
• Delegate assignments to team paralegals and legal assistants

Requirements:

• Licensed to practice Law in the State of New York (required) and State of New Jersey (preferred) and Pennsylvania (preferred)
• 2-4 years of attorney experience
• Experience in mass tort, personal injury, or asbestos cases preferred

Education:

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school

Certifications:

State Bar admission in New York (required), New Jersey (preferred), and Pennsylvania (preferred)

Skills:

• Proficiency in MS Office Applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written