Litigation Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a talented Litigation Attorney with 3-6 years of experience to join their legal team in Saratoga Springs, NY. The firm provides comprehensive legal services with a 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 insurance clients and insured parties 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.
• 3-6 years of experience, with a strong background in insurance defense 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.
• Education Assistance Plan to aid in repayment of student loans.
• 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.

This law firm provides a diverse range of legal services to business and individual clients. Its key practice areas include banking and creditors' rights, project developmental and environmental, divorce and family law, labor and employment law, property insurance litigation, trusts and estate planning, real estate law, and campus disciplinary defense. Headquartered in Buffalo, New York, the firm has several offices across the state.