Litigation Practice Group Associate Attorney

A law firm is seeking a Litigation Practice Group Associate Attorney in New York City, NY.

Job Overview:

The Litigation Practice Group Associate Attorney will be responsible for handling various aspects of complex litigation matters, with a focus on insurance and reinsurance disputes. The role involves drafting complex submissions, preparing witnesses, expert discovery, and trial practice. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience and demonstrate a keen interest in developing pretrial and trial practice skills.

Duties:

• Draft complex submissions for litigation cases.
• Prepare witnesses for depositions and trials.
• Conduct expert discovery and assist in trial practice.
• Develop pretrial and trial practice skills.
• Handle insurance and reinsurance disputes.

Requirements:

• Graduated with a JD or LLM from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admitted or eligible for admission in New York.
• 2+ years of experience in complex litigation matters.
• Interest in arbitration trial practice.
• Preferably, a background in insurance/reinsurance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professionalism in working with demanding clients.
• Ability to balance and prioritize competing priorities.
• Extreme attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in team settings.

Education and Certifications:

• JD or LLM from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admitted or eligible for admission in New York.

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency in drafting legal documents.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Collaboration and teamwork.
• Attention to detail.
• Legal research and analysis.

Built on excellence and driven by change, this AmLaw 100 firm is appealing to associates for its nimble, collaborative legal teams addressing the shifting legal and regulatory requirements of the global market?s most competitive industries. Associates regard the firm as one of the ?heathiest work environments? they have worked in, as well as dealing with interesting work and early responsibility or junior associates. The firm is dedicated to pro bono work, using their program to provide training and guidance for associates. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.