Litigation Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a talented Litigation Attorney with 1-5 years of experience to join its dynamic legal team in Rochester, NY. The firm provides comprehensive legal services with a strong focus on litigation, representing a wide range of insurers and insureds across diverse claims.

Duties

• Handle all phases of litigation, including case evaluation, discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Represent clients in court appearances, depositions, and mediations.
• Develop effective litigation strategies and communicate clearly with clients and carriers.
• Draft motions, pleadings, and other legal documents.
• Analyze complex legal and factual issues.
• Independently manage a litigation caseload.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of developments in insurance defense law.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to the New York State Bar.
• 1-5 years of experience in litigation.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative attitude and willingness to learn from experienced attorneys.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and technology.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admitted to the New York State Bar.

Skills

• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and technology.

Benefits

• Ability to collaborate with seasoned attorneys in a variety of practice groups and focus areas.
• Professional development opportunities, in-house CLEs, and firm-paid bar association membership dues.
• Engaging and inclusive work environment.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and challenging cases.
• Access to cutting-edge legal resources and technology.

Established at the beginning of the twenty-first century, this premier law firm is headquartered in New York. It provides legal services in ten practice areas to a broad range of industries and is comprised of highly skilled and success-oriented attorneys. The firm receives multiple accolades every year from the leading industry publications and is often quoted as one of the best legal practices to work at in the country.