Attorney needed for Syosset office

Job Overview:
A reputable law firm in Syosset, NY, is seeking a Litigation Attorney with 4 to 7 years of experience to join its expanding Long Island team. This role focuses on defending high exposure cases across multiple practice areas, including premises liability, catastrophic injury, construction law, and more. This position offers growth potential and advancement within the firm, along with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Location:

• Syosset, NY

Duties:

• Manage individual caseloads, defending cases from inception through trial.
• Draft and respond to pleadings and discovery requests.
• Take and defend depositions of party and non-party witnesses.
• Draft and argue discovery and dispositive motions.
• Collaborate with a team on complex cases, developing and implementing inventive defense strategies.
• Represent clients in both State and Federal Court as needed.

Requirements:

• 4-7 years of experience in relevant practice areas, including high exposure defense work.
• Strong writing, communication, analytical, and creative thinking skills.
• Ability to manage cases independently and progress them efficiently.
• Experience in trial is beneficial but not required.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law in New York.
• Admission to other jurisdictions or a willingness to seek additional bar admissions is preferred.
• Admission to federal courts in New York is also strongly preferred.

Skills:

• Proficiency in legal writing, analysis, and oral argument.
• Strong case management abilities.
• Skilled in conducting and defending depositions.
• Experience in drafting and arguing motions.
• Ability to develop innovative legal strategies for defense.

Benefits:

• Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with matching contributions.
• Comprehensive benefits package supporting work-life balance.

Representing clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region, this multidisciplinary law firm has been recognized for providing the highest quality service and achieving outstanding results in a cost-effective and efficient manner. The firm is focused on bringing diversity, equity, and inclusion to all facets of the firm - both internally and externally, to better serve clients.