Associate Attorney needed for Melville office

Job Title:

Associate Attorney

Job Overview:

A prominent law firm located in Melville, NY is seeking a seasoned litigation attorney to handle advanced motion practice in personal injury cases. This position involves close collaboration with trial attorneys and legal support teams, focusing on procedural advocacy and legal argument development in the New York State court system. The role is tailored for professionals with in-depth experience in motion drafting, strategic litigation support, and knowledge of personal injury law, particularly in Nassau and Suffolk Counties.

Duties:

• Prepare, review, and submit complex legal motions including, but not limited to dispositive and evidentiary motions

• Ensure compliance with procedural rules and court-specific requirements throughout New York State

• Partner with litigation teams to shape case strategy and build compelling legal narratives

• Conduct in-depth legal research to support motion contentions and case positioning

• Maintain and organize legal documentation with an emphasis on accuracy and timeliness

• Track court deadlines and manage motion-related workflows efficiently

Requirements:

• Active license to practice law in New York and good standing

• A minimum of 5 years of litigation experience in the field of personal injury law

• Demonstrated expertise in motion drafting and courtroom procedure

• Familiarity with court systems and rules specific to Nassau and Suffolk Counties

• Strong command of legal research tools and case law databases

• Capacity to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple deadlines

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law institution

Certifications:

• Admission to the New York State Bar (required)

Skills:

• Precision in legal writing and document preparation

• Strong analytical and logical reasoning capabilities

• Effective communicator with sharp attention to legal detail

• Capable of collaborating across legal teams and integrating feedback

• Organized, deadline-driven, and self-motivated with a problem-solving focus

Job Location:

• Melville, NY

With over three decades of experience, this law firm focuses on accidents of various kinds. Their areas of practice include car accidents, defective products, dog bites, motor vehicle accidents, negligence, pedestrian accidents, serious injuries, wrongful death, and more. The firm is located in New York.