Mid-Level Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Mid-Level Associate Attorney in New York, NY. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement and requires over five years of civil litigation experience, specifically in Automobile and Premises Liability defense. The successful candidate will join a collaborative and inclusive team, managing cases from inception through resolution.

Duties

• Manage cases from inception through resolution.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Prepare and file dispositive motions.
• Handle arbitrations and mediations.
• Prepare comprehensive status reports for insurers.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York State Bar.
• At least 5 years of experience in Automobile and Premises Liability defense.
• Ability to draft and argue dispositive motions.
• Experience in legal research and responding to discovery requests.
• Experience taking and defending depositions independently.
• Prior ADR experience.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar.

Skills

• Strong case management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency in legal research.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Life Insurance.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Flexible Paid Time Off.
• Mobile Phone Reimbursement.
• Associate Education Program.

Recognized as one of the leading litigation firms in the Northeast, this firm works with its clients in diverse practice areas, including commercial and business litigation; product liability and tort litigation; construction; environmental; hospitals and health systems; employment and labor; toxic tort and health sciences; professional liability; risk management; insurance and reinsurance; subrogation recovery; appellate; admiralty; aviation; emerging business; regulatory and transactional; property; transportation law; and workers' compensation.