Litigation Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a full-time Litigation Attorney in Ithaca, NY. The ideal candidate will be a New York State admitted attorney with over three years of experience in litigation. The firm is dedicated to client relationships and meeting the needs of individual, business, and municipal clients.

Duties

• Draft legal documents, including motions, discovery, and pleadings.
• Conduct depositions and appear for oral arguments.
• Negotiate settlements and advise clients.
• Perform legal research and draft Memoranda of Law.
• Oversee consultations with potential clients.
• Handle hearings, arbitrations, and trials.

Requirements

• Current New York Bar admission.
• 3+ years of litigation experience required.
• Strong desire to further legal skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• New York Bar admission.

Skills

• Ability to manage situations requiring diplomacy and sound judgment.
• Excellent verbal communication and advocacy skills.
• Strong analytical, research, and writing skills.
• Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively in person, by email, and telephone.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Established back in the eighteenth-century, this New York law firm is one of the few that has won three of the Best Lawyers Awards back-to-back. Not only is the firm dedicated to assisting clients, but they also work with some of the biggest names in the financial business. Their most popular practices include assisting in business and banking, labor and employment law, and more. Their firm also practices in credit union law, creditor's rights, and health law.