Litigation Attorney

Job Title: Litigation Attorney

Job Overview:
A well-established law firm located in New Windsor, NY, is seeking a skilled and motivated Litigation Attorney with a focus on insurance defense and general business/commercial litigation. This position offers a dynamic caseload, providing opportunities for professional growth and development. The firm is committed to providing top-tier legal services to its clients while fostering a collaborative work environment.

Duties:

• Manage a diverse litigation caseload from initial pleadings through to settlement or trial.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and partners on complex legal matters.
• Communicate regularly with clients, external counsel, litigation vendors, and staff to ensure smooth case progression.
• Conduct legal research and draft legal documents, including motions, pleadings, and discovery.
• Participate in negotiations and settlement discussions on behalf of clients.
• Contribute to business development initiatives, leveraging local networking opportunities.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in New York.
• Significant recent litigation experience in New York State and Federal Courts.
• Proven ability to manage pleading and motion practice, discovery, and negotiations.
• Trial experience is preferred.
• Strong oral communication and negotiation skills.
• Excellent legal research and writing abilities.
• Passion for the practice of law and a commitment to achieving favorable outcomes for clients.

Education:

• JD from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law in New York.

Skills:

• Litigation experience in insurance defense and business/commercial law.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Legal research and writing expertise.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Job Location:

• New Windsor, NY

Benefits:

• 401(k) plan
• Dental Insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Paid time off
• Professional development support
• Opportunities for career advancement, including a potential partner track
• Occasional flexibility for remote work to support work-life balance

This law firm is located in New Windsor, New York and is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest rating for any law firm. This firm is prominent and is a mid-sized law firm. This firm is also distinguished as a leader in providing clients with legal representation in a wide range of areas. This firm's clients include businesses, non-profit organizations, individuals, municipalities, and insurance carriers. The practice areas for this firm include real estate, estate planning, probate, and administration, business and financial transactions, litigation, municipal/local government, veterans' benefits claims and appeals, and social security disability claims and appeals.