Litigation Attorney

A law firm in New Windsor is seeking a Litigation Attorney with a minimum of 3 years of recent New York litigation experience. The successful candidate will independently manage a litigation caseload, collaborating with other attorneys and partners on legal matters and effectively communicating with various stakeholders. Independently manage a litigation caseload from the pleading stage to settlement/trial. Collaborate with other attorneys and partners on legal matters. Communicate effectively with Drake Loeb staff, attorneys, clients, litigation vendors, and outside attorneys. Possess a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited Law School. Licensed to practice law in New York. Specific experience in handling pleading and motion practice, all phases of discovery and settlement; trial experience is preferred. Demonstrate superior oral communication and negotiation skills. Exhibit excellent legal research and writing skills.

Duties:

• Manage all aspects of litigation cases, from pleading through to settlement/trial.
• Collaborate closely with other attorneys and partners on legal matters.
• Maintain effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Conducted legal research and drafted various legal documents.
• Handle pleading and motion practice, all phases of discovery, and settlement negotiations.
• Demonstrate superior oral communication and negotiation skills.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited Law School.
• Licensed to practice law in New York.
• 3+ years of recent New York litigation experience.

Skills:

• Independently manage a litigation caseload.
• Collaboration with other attorneys and partners.
• Effective communication with various stakeholders.
• Legal research and writing skills.
• Pleading and motion practice experience.
• Trial experience (preferred).

This law firm is located in New Windsor, New York and is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest rating for any law firm. This firm is prominent and is a mid-sized law firm. This firm is also distinguished as a leader in providing clients with legal representation in a wide range of areas. This firm's clients include businesses, non-profit organizations, individuals, municipalities, and insurance carriers. The practice areas for this firm include real estate, estate planning, probate, and administration, business and financial transactions, litigation, municipal/local government, veterans' benefits claims and appeals, and social security disability claims and appeals.