Our firm is looking for an Associate Attorney to help with our high volume of cases. As an Associate Attorney, you work with a senior attorney on each case you are assigned. Your tasks include drafting legal documents, assisting with the discovery process, and performing legal research for each case. While we sometimes negotiate settlements on behalf of clients without going to trial, we are looking for someone who can aggressively represent our clients' interests through verdict, if necessary. Our ideal applicant has 3+ years of litigation experience, preferably focused on plaintiff's personal injury.
Associate Attorney Duties and Responsibilities
Assist with drafting legal documents, including motions and pleadings
Assist with the discovery process by conducting/defending depositions and reviewing documents
Negotiate settlements
Perform legal research
Make court appearances as necessary
Conduct initial and subsequent consultations with clients
Associate Attorney Requirements and Qualifications
Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
License to practice law in New York
Litigation experience (3+ years)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Analytical skills
Attention to detail
We are looking for an experienced attorney who has excellent writing and communication skills with the zeal to obtain maximum compensation for injured victims. Ideal candidate is a self-starter/motivator that has the desire and skills to push cases forward towards resolution whether it be in the courtroom, mediation/arbitration or on the phone.
Please submit your resume. Submitting a writing sample along with your resume is a plus. (Writing sample can be a motion; brief; correspondence; EBT report - anything used in the furtherance of a personal injury matter in order to get the feel of your writing).
Salary commensurate with experience.