Alternative Dispute Resolution Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Alternative Dispute Resolution Associate in New York City, NY. This role involves representing individual consumers in arbitration claims against corporate entities. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in consumer protection law, including data privacy, consumer finance, and defective products. The position requires a business-minded individual capable of researching both legal and non-legal aspects of cases.

Duties

• Interpret statutes and apply them to case facts.
• Negotiate with adversaries and obtain discovery.
• Conduct and manage meet and confers regarding discovery.
• Review documents obtained in discovery.
• Draft legal documents such as requests and notices.
• Prepare documents for depositions and take depositions.
• Conduct legal research and draft briefs.
• Prepare for mediation and arbitration.
• Participate in settlement conferences.
• Present at team meetings and schedule hearings.

Requirements

• Admitted to a state bar and in good standing.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Experience in consumer protection law preferred.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

• Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) preferred.

Skills

• Strong legal analysis, research, and writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Interest in technology-focused legal areas.

Benefits

• Travel opportunities to conferences.

This firm is actively engaged in prosecuting representative actions (principally securities, anti-trust, and consumer class actions) as well as maintaining a diversified general practice specifically organized to service the needs of the business community, including general corporate and commercial law, securities law, health care, real estate, taxation, estate planning, trusts and estates administration, and civil and white collar criminal litigation, with an emphasis on servicing the needs of family businesses.