Associate Attorney needed for Purchase office

A law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney for their Purchase, NY location with 1-5 years of general liability defense experience. The role involves managing a caseload with oversight by partners, drafting motions, pleadings, and discovery responses, conducting legal research and writing memorandums, attending hearings, court conferences, and depositions, as well as participating in inspections and mediations. Additionally, the attorney will be responsible for consulting with expert witnesses, trial preparation, and trials.

Job Duties:

• Managing own caseload with oversight by partners
• Drafting motions, pleadings, and discovery responses
• Research and writing of memorandums
• Attending hearings and court conferences
• Conducting and defending depositions
• Attending inspections
• Consulting with expert witnesses
• Attending mediations
• Trial preparation and trials

Requirements:

• 1-5 years of general liability defense experience
• Superior analytical and communication skills

Education and Certifications:

• Must be admitted in New York or certified for admission
• Connecticut admission is a plus

Skills:

• General liability defense experience
• Superior analytical and communication skills
• Legal research and writing
• Case management and trial preparation

Benefits Offered:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance