Associate Attorney needed for Woodbury office

Job Overview:
A well-established law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney with 2-5 years of experience in auto liability or premises liability defense to join its Woodbury, NY office. This position offers the opportunity to manage a caseload with oversight from senior attorneys and the potential for career advancement in a collaborative and supportive work environment. The firm provides a hybrid work arrangement for greater flexibility.

Location:

• Woodbury, NY

Duties:

• Manage a caseload with oversight from partners
• Draft motions, pleadings, and discovery responses
• Conduct legal research and write memorandums
• Attend hearings and court conferences
• Conduct and defend depositions
• Participate in inspections and case-related activities
• Consult with expert witnesses
• Attend mediations
• Assist with trial preparation and trials

Requirements:

• 2-5 years of experience in auto liability or premises liability defense
• Experience in auto negligence and no-fault defense is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage a caseload with minimal supervision
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Education:

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

Certifications:

• New York Bar License (Required)

Skills:

• Proficient in drafting legal documents (motions, pleadings, discovery responses)
• Legal research and writing proficiency
• Knowledge of auto and premises liability defense
• Experience conducting and defending depositions
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Benefits:

• 401(k) plan
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Health insurance
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Life insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Vision insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Short-term disability options
• Continuing legal education (CLE) opportunities

This firm has office locations in Boca Raton, White Plains, Newtown, Woodbury, and Hackensack. This firm has a wide range of practice areas spanning from auto and transportation to real estate. The firm's main values are integrity, results, and reliability. The attorneys of this firm are seasoned and experienced which allows clients to be able to rely fully on them to deliver successful results. The firm takes a flexible approach to each case rather than a rigid approach.