Associate Attorney
About the role
The Garden City, New York, office of Hall Booth Smith, P.C. (HBS) is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its expanding General Liability practice group. The ideal candidate for this position will have 5-8 years’ experience in general civil practice/negligence defense work, with working knowledge of insurance coverage, automobile negligence and premises liability litigation. Position will include your own caseload, including depositions, court and arbitration hearings, court appearances, motions, and general legal research. Experience in arbitration practices/procedures and strong writing skills is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Manage your own caseload, including depositions, court and arbitration hearings, court appearances, motions, and general legal research.
- Work closely with clients to provide knowledgeable, proactive, client-specific counsel.
- Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge in negligence defense and insurance coverage.
Requirements
- Active member in good standing of the New York Bar.
- Experience in general civil practice/negligence defense work.
- Working knowledge of insurance coverage, automobile negligence, and premises liability litigation.
- Experience in arbitration practices/procedures is a plus.
- Strong writing skills.
Qualifications
- Law degree from an accredited law school.
- Minimum of 5-8 years of relevant legal experience.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage a caseload independently.
Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and clients.
- Proficiency in legal research and document preparation.
Benefits
HBS offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage, retirement savings plans, disability insurance options, an Employee Assistance Program, and flexible time off plans.
Pay
$150k+ depending on experience (plus benefits).
Schedule
Full-time position.
Diversity & Inclusion
HBS is committed to cultivating an environment of inclusion, which we believe contributes to the overall success of all individuals. We are committed to a cohesive and productive work environment in which our different cultures, backgrounds, ethnicities, and perspectives are communicated, understood, and embraced to enrich our employees and best serve our clients.
Equal Employment Opportunity
HBS is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit to ensure the best fit in every position. The Firm is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit to ensure the best fit in every position. HBS prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, gender identification, religion, religious belief or affiliation, marital status, same-sex partner status, family status, veteran status, age, genetic information, national origin or ancestry, social origin or condition, ethnic origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including, but not limited to genetic characteristics or HIV/AIDS status), pregnancy, sexual orientation, political belief or affiliation, being a victim of domestic violence, being a victim (or subject of) sexual aggression and/or stalking or being perceived as such, reproductive health choices, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, commonwealth or local laws (Protected Characteristics).
Benefits
HBS offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage along with retirement savings plans and disability insurance options. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program to aid with work-life balance and related concerns as well as flexible time off plans encompassing accrued Paid Time Off (PTO), paid parental leave, paid holidays, and multiple other options to help work with employee schedules as needed.