Litigation Associate

A law firm seeks a Litigation Associate in Albany, NY, to manage civil litigation matters across diverse practice areas and appear regularly in state and federal courts.

Duties

• Manage civil litigation files, including legal research, drafting pleadings, and preparing discovery.

• Take and defend depositions, draft and argue motions, and prepare for hearings and trials.

• Collaborate with colleagues across practice groups to develop case strategies and client solutions.

Requirements

• 2–6 years of litigation experience in state and federal courts.

• Active admission to practice in New York.

• Strong academic credentials with excellent research and writing abilities.

• Proven oral advocacy and communication skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in New York.

Skills

• Skilled in deposition examination and motion practice.

• Proficient in courtroom advocacy and procedural rules.

• Expertise in legal research and document drafting.

The principal law office is based in New York. A second office is located in Pennsylvania. Practice areas are comprehensive. Banking-finance, clean tech, environmental, health care, litigation, arbitration and mediation are some of their practice disciplines. A team of professional attorneys make up their law firm.