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Job Description Litigation Associate Attorney, New York Suffolk County plaintiff civil practice and creditors’ rights law firm, with commitment to professionalism, respect and achieving best possible results for its clients, is seeking a litigation associate to actively litigate cases in New York State. Position Summary: · Responsible for managing a caseload of litigated and non-litigated claims. · Develop case strategy, review and approve pleadings, discovery, motion practice, settlement agreements, trial practice and more. · Work directly with firm senior management and firm clients to lead matters to positive resolution. · Partner with firm paralegals and support staff in producing and responding to legal demands. · Attend court appearances and conduct trials. Requirements: · J.D. from an ABA accredited law school. · Admitted to and in good standing with the NYS bar. · Self-directed professional with attention to detail and ability to manage workload and prioritize appropriately. · Excellent verbal and written communication skills. · Ability to establish trusted partnerships with internal and external clients. · Ability to work as a team player. · Ability to maintain confidential information and acceptable standards of office and professional conduct. · This position requires regular travel. Must possess a valid U.S. driver's license. Full-time 90k – 100k annually 401K, Dental, Life, Medical, Vision, PTO Preferred: Previous litigation or creditor's rights experience is preferred but not required; additional bar admissions also preferred but not required

Job DescriptionJob description Large established Suffolk-based lawfirm seeks seasoned personal injury attorney to join its personal injury department in handling a fast-growing caseload with a heavy NYC presence. The successful candidate will handle cases from inception through trial in the NYC Metropolitan Area and occasionally in the upstate counties. We need an attorney who excels in both litigation and people skills to ensure that our clients get excellent results, excellent client service and an excellent client experience. Personal Injury Attorney Job Duties: • Give telephone advice to injured legal plan members to protect their legal rights and to qualify potential cases., • Meet with clients both in and out of the office for intakes., • Gather evidence to prosecute claims including investigating accident scenes, obtaining photographs and interviewing witnesses., • Must keep frequent client contact to update the client on case status and to make sure information in the client's file is complete and up to date., • Prepare cases for pre-litigation settlement., • Legal analysis of facts and the law to develop winning strategies for maximizing case value and obtaining successful case outcomes., • Negotiate with adjusters and defense attorneys., • Draft pleadings, motions and discovery documents., • Argue motions and appear for court conferences., • Take and defend depositions of parties and non-party witnesses., • Handle mediations and arbitrations including preparation of ADR packages., • Conduct jury selections and trials., • Minimum 7 years' experience as a practicing personal injury attorney., • Must have trial experience., • Juris Doctor Degree plus NYS bar admission. Federal Bar admission and experience is a plus., • Client focused strong customer service and personal service orientation., • Strong organizational and time management skills and detail oriented., • Must be energetic, motivated and dependable., • Strong ability to build and foster client relationships., • Excellent telephone skills., • Effective oral and written communication skills., • Strong analytical and negotiation skills., • Must be able to travel within the New York Metropolitan Area and occasionally in the upstate counties., • Able to build client relationships and practice client confidentiality. Great opportunity if you are looking to leave your NYC position and work on Long Island. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: • 401(k), • Dental Insurance, • Employee Discount, • Health Insurance Job Posted by ApplicantPro

No billable requirement! This Jobot Job is hosted by: Colleen Gormley Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $120,000 - $160,000 per year A bit about us: Our client is a boutique law firm representing diverse clientele within commercial and real estate litigation! They are committed to retaining professionals who value the service we provide to clients and embrace teamwork, collaboration and innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role and will be valued and empowered, we invite you to apply to our Associate Attorney Position. Why join us? • 100% employer paid benefits, • 401k with 3% match, • Excellent development opportunities, • Manage your own caseload, • No billable requirement! Job Details • Assist with discovery requests and responses., • Draft pre-trial motions, including dispositive motions., • Attend Court conferences, hearings, depositions and ADR., • Work closely and collaborate with other attorneys and partners., • Interface with Clients and opposing counsel., • Efficiently conduct legal research., • Assist in the preparation of cases for trial. Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy