A law firm in New York City, NY, seeks a dynamic and experienced Associate Attorney with 3-5 years of legal practice. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical and business acumen, demonstrating a keen interest in leveraging relevant litigation experience, particularly in mass torts. The successful candidate will be an integral part of a collaborative team dedicated to delivering effective solutions and proactive strategic resolutions for clients.

Duties

• Conduct legal research and analysis to support case strategy and client objectives.
• Draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery materials.
• Attend court proceedings, depositions, and other legal proceedings as necessary.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and legal staff to develop and execute case strategies.
• Provide legal counsel and guidance to clients on various legal matters.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3-5 years of legal practice experience.
• Excellent academic credentials from a reputable law school.
• Strong analytical and business-minded approach to legal problem-solving.
• Demonstrated interest and experience in mass tort litigation.
• Admitted to the New York Bar.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar.

Skills

• Legal research and analysis.
• Drafting legal documents.
• Courtroom experience.
• Case strategy development.
• Client counseling.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

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.