Litigation Attorney

Job Overview
A law firm seeks a full-time Litigation Attorney in Binghamton, NY. The ideal candidate will have over three years of experience and be admitted to the New York State Bar. Occasional travel to the Ithaca office is required.

Duties

• Draft legal documents, including motions, discovery, and pleadings.
• Conduct depositions, appear for oral arguments, and attend client meetings.
• Negotiate settlements and advise clients.
• Perform legal research and draft Memoranda of Law.
• Oversee consultations with potential clients.
• Handle hearings, arbitrations, and trials.

Requirements

• Current New York Bar admission.
• 3+ years of litigation experience required.
• Strong desire to further legal skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• New York State Bar admission.

Skills

• Competently manage situations requiring diplomacy, fairness, and sound judgment.
• Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and promptly respond to client needs.
• Excellent verbal communication and advocacy skills.
• Strong analytical, research, and writing skills.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively in person, by email, and telephone.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Established toward the end of the nineteenth century, this premier law firm has been considerably proactive in the legal profession and is comprised of a sizable team of seasoned attorneys and skilled support staff. It is headquartered in New York and has several additional offices throughout Pennsylvania. Its key practice groups are litigation, public law, and real estate.