Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Litigation Associate Attorney in New York, NY. This role involves working in civil litigation with a focus on automobile and premises liability. The position offers a hybrid work model, allowing for a balance between remote work and office presence.

Duties

• Manage caseload from inception to resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.
• Prepare for and attend depositions, hearings, and trials.
• Engage with clients, experts, and attorneys to develop litigation strategies.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda.

Requirements

• 2 to 10 years of experience in automobile and premises liability cases, preferably defense.
• Proficiency in drafting and arguing dispositive motions.
• Strong advocacy skills and ability to perform legal research.
• Experience in taking and defending depositions.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar.

Skills

• Attention to detail and effective communication.
• Self-starter with strong advocacy skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Life insurance.
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible paid time off.
• Mobile phone reimbursement.
• Associate education program.

Recognized as one of the leading litigation firms in the Northeast, this firm works with its clients in diverse practice areas, including commercial and business litigation; product liability and tort litigation; construction; environmental; hospitals and health systems; employment and labor; toxic tort and health sciences; professional liability; risk management; insurance and reinsurance; subrogation recovery; appellate; admiralty; aviation; emerging business; regulatory and transactional; property; transportation law; and workers' compensation.