Associate Attorney
hace 22 días
Islandia
Job Description Pay: $130,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year Why This Is a Great Opportunity • Join a well-established litigation practice with more work than the team can currently handle, • Step into a hands-on role where you can take ownership of meaningful matters, not just support them, • Get real courtroom, deposition, motion practice, discovery, and client-facing responsibility, • Enjoy strong work-life balance with a reasonable billable expectation instead of a 2,000+ hour grind Note: Must have hands-on commercial litigation experience and be comfortable independently handling active files, court appearances, depositions, motion practice, and discovery. About Us We are a well-established, full-service law firm with a strong reputation for high-quality legal work and long-term client relationships. Our team combines sophisticated legal capability with a more personal, collaborative, and supportive environment. Confidential Employer. Job Description • Handle commercial litigation and general civil litigation matters from inception through resolution, • Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery demands and responses, and other court filings, • Conduct legal research and prepare strong written work product suitable for direct client and court use, • Appear in court and participate in conferences, hearings, depositions, and arbitrations, • Manage large discovery productions, including eDiscovery workflows and document review strategy, • Work with forensic IT and accounting professionals on complex matters where needed, • Maintain direct contact with clients and provide practical updates and strategic guidance, • Manage numerous files and deadlines independently with strong organization and follow-through, • 2+ years of commercial litigation and civil litigation experience, • Admitted to practice law in New York, • Strong hands-on experience with court appearances, depositions, motions, and discovery, • Excellent legal writing and research skills, • Experience handling e-filing and familiarity with New York state court procedure, • Ability to manage files independently and interact directly with clients, • Trial and arbitration experience preferred We offer the chance to do substantial litigation work in a professional but more balanced environment. This is a team for someone who takes pride in producing excellent work, wants real responsibility, and values a firm culture that supports both strong client service and a sustainable lifestyle. JPC-815 Job Type: Full-time Benefits: • Dental insurance, • Paid time off, • Retirement plan, • Vision insurance