Mid- / Senior-level Litigation Associate Attorney

A law firm in Garden City, NY, is seeking an experienced Mid-/Senior-level Litigation Associate Attorney to join its dynamic team. The successful candidate will represent a diverse clientele, including business owners, landlords, managing agents, security services organizations, and other commercial entities, in general liability litigation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Client Representation:

  • Represent business owners, landlords, managing agents, security services organizations, and various commercial business owners in general liability litigation.
  • Represent clients in court, including participating in depositions, conferences, hearings, and all other aspects of general liability litigation.

• Litigation Strategy:

  • Work collaboratively to develop litigation strategies to defend general liability actions.
  • Conduct legal and medical research and analysis to support litigation strategies.

• Document Preparation and Review:

  • Draft and review pleadings, discovery documents, memos, briefs, and other legal correspondence and litigation materials.
  • Draft motions and other legal documents.

• Client Interaction and Communication:

  • Interact with medical experts to incorporate medical evidence into cases.
  • Work cooperatively with others and interact with clients to maintain effective communication and command client confidence.

Requirements:

• Admission to practice law in New York.
• 3+ years of experience in personal injury litigation or comparable litigation experience.
• Familiarity with New York Labor Law is a plus.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with clients and maintain their confidence.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the New York State Bar.

Skills:

• Excellent litigation skills, particularly in general liability matters.
• Proficiency in drafting legal documents and conducting comprehensive legal research.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective client communication and collaboration with team members.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently and within a team environment.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health and well-being benefits package.
• Discretionary bonus opportunities based on performance.

This younger firm, just over two decades old, has already expanded to seven offices around the United States in New York, New Jersey, California and Connecticut. They have rounded up a strong roster of 120 attorneys who practice in areas of Bankruptcy, Fire and Explosion, Medical Malpractice, Trucking and Transportation and more.