Torts and Products Liability Associate Attorney

A law firm in Rochester is seeking a Torts and Products Liability Associate Attorney with a minimum of 1 year of litigation experience, preferably in torts. The ideal candidate must be licensed to practice in New York State, possess superior verbal, writing, and interpersonal skills, and demonstrate the ability to work directly with clients, developing and executing service strategies. The role will primarily involve handling the defense of product liability, personal injury, and professional malpractice actions in both New York State and federal courts.

Duties:

• Defend clients in products liability, personal injury, and professional malpractice actions.
• Represent clients in New York State and federal courts.
• Work directly with clients to develop and execute service strategies.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to support case strategies.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
• Attend hearings, depositions, and negotiations.
• Manage and oversee all aspects of assigned cases, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and opposing parties.
• Develop persuasive legal briefs and memoranda.
• Uphold high levels of professionalism and ethical standards in all interactions.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in New York State.
• 1+ years of litigation experience, preferably in torts.
• Superior verbal, writing, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated abilities to work directly with clients.
• Experience in New York State and federal courts handling defense actions in products liability, personal injury, and professional malpractice.

Skills:

• Litigation experience, preferably in torts.
• Superior verbal, writing, and interpersonal skills.
• Legal research and writing proficiency.
• Effective negotiation and dispute resolution skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Collaboration and teamwork.
• Professionalism and ethical conduct.

This firm practices in a diverse array of areas: Banks and Banking, Business Law, Construction Law, Creditor's Rights, Eminent Domain, Energy, Environmental Law, Governmental, Health Care, Immigration, Indian Law, Insurance Defense, Intellectual Property, International Law, Labor and Employment, Litigation, Municipal Law, Occupational Safety and Health, Patents, Professional Malpractice, Public Finance, Real Estate, Regulatory Law, Securities, Taxation, Telecommunications, Toxic Torts, Trusts and Estates, Utility Law, Wills, Workers' Compensation and Zoning, and Planning and Land Use.