Senior Litigation Associate

A leading law firm is seeking a Senior Associate with 4-7 years of litigation experience to join its dynamic legal team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a legal professional with a proven track record in civil litigation, particularly in professional liability, securities litigation, labor & employment, and insurance broker liability. The candidate must hold bar admission in both New York and New Jersey and be skilled in managing cases independently toward resolution or trial.

Duties:

• Draft legal documents, including pleadings and motions.
• Handle all aspects of discovery, such as drafting demands, analyzing responses, and reviewing document productions.
• Conduct thorough legal research to support case strategies.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and partners on various legal projects and assignments.
• Represent clients at court appearances, hearings, and depositions.
• Provide regular case status reports to clients and insurance carriers.
• Manage and prioritize workload to meet deadlines effectively.

Requirements:

• 4-7 years of civil litigation experience, with a focus on professional liability and securities litigation.
• Must be admitted to practice law in both New York and New Jersey.
• Court appearance and deposition experience are required.
• Demonstrated ability to draft summary judgment motions and other dispositive motions.
• Strong understanding of federal and state civil procedure rules.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Bar admission in both New York and New Jersey (required).

Skills:

• Excellent legal research and writing abilities.
• Ability to manage cases independently and advance them toward resolution or trial.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and collaboration with clients, colleagues, and court officials.
• Familiarity with federal and state court procedures.

This law firm offers litigation services to insurance companies and financial institutions. Their areas of practice include cyber law, environment law, labor and employment, professional liability litigation, securities litigation, surety, directors and officers, reinsurance, and intellectual property. Their offices are located in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Texas, Colorado, Illinois, Florida, and California.