Professional Liability Associate

Job Overview
A law firm seeks a motivated attorney with a minimum of two years of litigation experience to join their Professional Liability Group in Uniondale, Hackensack, or New York City. Candidates with experience in professional liability and employment practices liability matters are strongly preferred.

Duties

• Handle complex litigation matters within a collegial, fast-paced team.
• Manage discovery, including document review and drafting responses.
• Draft and argue dispositive and non-dispositive motions.

Requirements

• Admission to the New York Bar (required if practicing in NY).
• Admission to the New Jersey Bar (required if practicing in NJ).
• Strong legal research and writing skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Bar admission in relevant state(s).

Skills

• Proven ability to manage discovery processes.
• Strong drafting and argumentation skills for motions.

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance.
• Group term life insurance.
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Optional term life insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Referral bonuses.

This boutique New York law firm offers competitive salaries and practices in the areas of trusts and estates, taxation, arbitration, mediation, ADR, and labor law. Attorneys enjoy a friendly, small-firm atmosphere.