Associate Attorney - Personal Injury Tort and Insurance Defense

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Litigation Associate with expertise in personal injury tort litigation for its tort and insurance defense practice in New York, NY. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team in a collaborative environment, engaging in immediate client contact and assuming significant responsibilities.

Duties

• Manage personal injury tort litigation cases.
• Engage in client communications and case strategy development.
• Collaborate with team members on case preparation and trial proceedings.
• Conduct legal research and draft legal documents.

Requirements

• JD degree with excellent academic credentials.
• Admission to the New York Bar; New Jersey Bar Admission is a plus.
• Experience in personal injury tort litigation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• New York Bar Admission.

Skills

• Professional judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Proactive and resourceful work ethic.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Excellent benefits package.
• Collaborative and friendly work environment.

This firm is as New York-centric as they come, with East Coast roots almost 150 years old. With relatively inexpensive corporate services, including banking, corporate, labor, municipal and trust and estates departments, this firm is quite happy to remain a strong regional firm. To be sure, this firm can not be confused with the 'white shoe' New York firm. The perks are modest here, as are associate salaries. The attitude is grounded, though, and associates remark that they feel good knowing that their clients got great representation at a reasonable cost, and revel in the long-term relationships such customer service garners.