Associate Attorney needed for Purchase office

A law firm in Purchase, NY is seeking an Associate Attorney with preferably 1-5 years of litigation or professional liability experience. The candidate will be responsible for managing their own caseload under the guidance of partners, which includes drafting motions, pleadings, and discovery responses, conducting legal research, attending hearings and court conferences, defending depositions, attending inspections, consulting with expert witnesses, participating in mediations, and preparing for and conducting trials.

Job Details:

• Managing own caseload with oversight by partners
• Drafting motions, pleadings, and discovery responses
• Research and writing of memorandums
• Attending hearings and court conferences
• Conducting and defending depositions
• Attending inspections
• Consulting with expert witnesses
• Attending mediations
• Trial preparation and trials

Requirements:

• Preferably 1-5 years of litigation or professional liability experience
• Litigation experience
• Superior analytical and communication skills

Education and Certifications:

• Must be admitted in New York or certified for admission
• Connecticut admission is a plus

Skills:

• Litigation or professional liability experience
• Superior analytical and communication skills
• Legal research and writing
• Case management and trial preparation

Benefits Offered:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance