Appellate and Motions Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Appellate and Motions Attorney in New York, NY. The ideal candidate will have 2 to 6 years of experience in New York Appellate Courts and litigation motion practice. This role requires strong research, writing, and advocacy skills, along with familiarity with New York State and Federal appellate rules. The attorney will draft and argue appeals, engage in motion practice, and provide strategic legal analysis on complex issues.

Duties

• Draft and argue appeals in New York Appellate Courts.
• Engage in motion practice throughout all litigation stages.
• Draft complex motions related to medical malpractice defense.
• Provide strategic legal analysis to colleagues and clients.
• Collaborate with trial partners to shape legal arguments.
• Manage multiple cases and meet tight deadlines.

Requirements

• 2-6 years of experience in appellate practice.
• Admitted to practice in New York.
• Excellent research, writing, and advocacy skills.
• Familiarity with New York State and Federal appellate rules.

Education

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to the New York State Bar.

Skills

• Strong legal research and writing abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple cases effectively.
• Proficiency in drafting complex legal motions.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• 401(k) with discretionary firm matching.
• Commuter benefits.
• Generous holiday and vacation/personal days off.
• Hybrid working environment.

This firm is located in New York, New York and is dedicated to serving the legal needs of health care professionals and institutions. This firm is a full service law firm that provides a range of legal services. This firm has over 15 partners and over 20 associates. This firm has been practicing for over 60 years and continues to offer the highest quality legal service and client service to each client. This firm's practice areas include employment law, medical malpractice defense, trial and appellate practice, dental malpractice, regulatory matters for healthcare, mental hygiene law, negligence defense, medical malpractice litigation, personal injury litigation, and dental malpractice.