Associate Attorney needed for New York City office

Job Overview: A law firm in New York City is seeking an experienced and analytical Associate Attorney with 3-5 years of relevant experience, particularly in mass tort litigation. The ideal candidate should possess excellent academic credentials and be a proactive team player, capable of providing effective solutions and strategic resolutions for clients.

Duties:

• Conduct legal research and analysis to support ongoing cases and provide insightful recommendations.
• Assist in preparing legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.
• Collaborate with a team of attorneys to develop and implement case strategies.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders.
• Attend court hearings, depositions, and meetings as required.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience as an attorney, focusing on litigation.
• Strong analytical and business-minded approach to legal issues.
• Specific interest and experience in mass tort litigation are highly preferred.
• Excellent academic credentials from a reputable law school.
• Admitted to the New York Bar.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to the New York Bar.

Skills:

• Legal research and analysis.
• Drafting legal documents.
• Case strategy development.
• Strong oral and written communication.
• Client interaction and management.
• Courtroom presence and experience.
• Team collaboration.

This Associate Attorney position offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to contribute to a dynamic legal team in a challenging and rewarding environment, focusing on delivering high-quality legal services to clients in mass tort litigation.

Located on the Avenue of the Americas in midtown Manhattan, this firms attorneys handle huge transactions, complex litigation, and sensitive international matters. Their New York clients include more than 30 major financial institutions and a variety of Fortune 500 corporations. Attorneys here are given competitive salaries and do sophisticated work in a friendly, personable office environment. The firm is internally organized by practice teams to facilitate management and client service. Each attorney is a member of one of the firm's practice teams in order to focus on specific practice areas and industries. Cross-Team and cross-office participation is strongly encouraged and many employees draw freely on the firm's national resources, working closely with their colleagues in other office locations. Associates are given tremendous responsibility, but the firm always seeks to balance workload and the quality of life of its associates and partners. The firm also considers requests for flexible work hours and a number of associates have elected to work part-time. In addition to work, this firm makes time for pro bono work and community service.