Litigation Associate Attorney

A law firm in Buffalo, NY, seeks a Litigation Associate Attorney with 3-5 years of experience.

Job Overview:

The Litigation Associate Attorney will handle various litigation matters, interact directly with clients, and represent clients in federal court. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication, legal advocacy, writing skills, and excellent analytical abilities.

Duties:

• Handle a variety of litigation matters under the supervision of senior attorneys.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and analysis.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and the court.
• Prepare for and attend hearings, depositions, and trials.
• Manage case files and maintain accurate records.
• Assist senior attorneys with case strategy and preparation.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in litigation.
• Strong communication, legal advocacy, and writing skills.
• Federal Court experience preferred.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• New York Bar license required.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the New York State Bar.

Skills:

• Legal research and analysis.
• Verbal and written communication.
• Case management and organization.
• Client interaction and relationship management.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits:

The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Highmark BCBS PPO/POS plans with multiple medical plan options.
• Dental and vision plans.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Paid time off (PTO), including vacation, sick, and personal leave.
• 401(k) with guaranteed safe harbor contribution and profit sharing.
• Term Life and AD&D insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Additional voluntary benefits include Specified Disease, Hospital, and Accident plans.
• Employee Assistance Program with mental health support.
• Legal work discount program.

This firm maintains offices in Buffalo and Albany, New York. This large firm has over sixty attorneys, and the firm's hiring philosophy is to hire attorneys with unique and nontraditional experience. The firm's basic practice areas are business law, finance, banking, and commercial real estate. These areas branch out and include mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property, securities, labor and employment, business litigation, medical malpractice defense, trusts, estate law, immigration, franchising, environment and energy law, private equity, and family businesses.