Litigation Attorney

A law firm is seeking a Litigation Attorney for their New York City, NY office. Here's the job description:

Job Overview: The Litigation Attorney will be responsible for representing client interests at virtual hearings and telephonic depositions, counseling clients on emerging issues in litigated matters, preparing exposure analysis, conducting settlement negotiations, and consistently applying firm standards and tactics to achieve client goals.

Duties:

• Represent client interests at virtual hearings and telephonic depositions
• Counsel clients on emerging issues in litigated matters
• Prepare exposure analysis and conduct settlement negotiations
• Consistently apply firm standards and tactics to achieve client goals

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
• Admission to the New York State Bar
• Experience in litigation, preferably in a law firm setting
• Strong understanding of civil procedure and litigation tactics
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Admission to the New York State Bar

Skills:

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Strong understanding of civil procedure and litigation tactics
• Ability to counsel clients effectively on legal matters
• Proficiency in legal research and writing
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently

Benefits offered:

• 80% coverage of medical, dental, and vision benefit costs
• 3% non-elective safe harbor contribution to 401K
• Life insurance and long-term disability are provided at no cost to Team Members
• Flexible work-from-home opportunities
• Hands-on training approach and continual education opportunities
• Continuing Legal Education at no cost to Team Members
• Receive all of your CLE credits for the year during in-firm training
• One Bar Admission and one Specialty Bar Admission
• Annual registration costs
• One-to-one Attorney/Paralegal ratio
• Employee Growth Coaching to all Team Members
• Weekly in-house Group Fitness Training sessions for all Team Members who want to participate
• Monthly Workshops for all Team Members to help bridge the theoretical and relevant concepts of law
• Firm charity events to benefit the local community
• Monthly Performance Development meetings that offer Team Members feedback to help guide them through the advancement path.