Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney in Poughkeepsie, NY to join their team. The role involves handling general litigation matters and representing secured creditors, financial institutions, developers, and other business entities in various legal issues.

Duties

• Draft and review discovery documents.
• Draft and respond to discovery motions.
• Conduct plaintiff's depositions.
• Appear for court appearances and argue motions.
• Perform legal research.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the NY bar.
• 0-3 years of civil litigation experience preferred.

Skills

• Ability to prioritize and multitask a diverse caseload and meet deadlines.
• Self-starter who takes ownership of executing tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other team members.

This New York based full-service law firm handles a broad range of legal matters. Its practice areas include Real Estate law and Real Estate Finance, Commercial and Civil Litigation, Mortgage Banking, Condominium and Cooperative Law, Landlord/Tenant, Construction Litigation, and Representation of Creditors in Bankruptcy, Debt Collection, and Foreclosures.