Commercial and General Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Commercial and General Litigation Associate Attorney in Syracuse, NY. This role offers a hybrid work schedule and requires 3-5 years of litigation experience, with the ability to manage cases from inception to conclusion.

Duties

• Research and collaborate with senior attorneys to devise case strategies.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Manage discovery, including electronic discovery.
• Draft reports, legal memoranda, pleadings, discovery demands/responses, motions, and briefs.
• Participate in trial and ADR proceedings.
• Represent clients in court.
• Manage day-to-day aspects of employment law and personal injury files under supervision.
• Maintain reasonable monthly billable hour requirements.

Requirements

• 3+ years of litigation experience.
• Admission in New York or ability to waive in; additional admission in Federal preferred.
• Experience before NYS courts; federal court experience preferred.
• Familiarity with Zoom, MS Teams, and other video conferencing platforms.
• Ability to travel for in-person depositions and court conferences, including overnights.
• High-level organizational skills for prioritizing workload.
• Demonstrated ability to absorb, process, and understand new information rapidly.
• Must exhibit conscientiousness, dedication, self-discipline, and a sense of responsibility.
• Experience with online research sites.
• Excellent research skills and written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to manage competing priorities.
• Must maintain high standards of performance.
• Must have experience with online filing and research sites.

Education

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission in New York (or ability to waive in) required.

Skills

• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advocacy skills.

Benefits

• PTO.
• 401(k).

This law firm was founded over nine decades ago to serve the financial community. Their areas of practice include litigation, family law, personal injury, real estate, land use planning, banking, insurance defense, intellectual property, and more. The firm is located in New York.