Associate Attorney
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for attorneys with 5+ years of civil litigation experience handling the defense of Transportation matters. We offer a flexible hybrid work arrangement designed to support a healthy work-life balance.
Responsibilities
- Manage cases from inception through resolution
- Taking and defending depositions
- Preparing and filing dispositive motions
- Prior ADR experience handling arbitrations and mediations
- Prepare comprehensive status reports for insurers
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school and admission to the New York State Bar
- At least 5 years of experience handling the defense of Transportation, Construction Litigation, and Tort Liability
- Ability to draft and argue dispositive motions, perform legal research and respond to discovery requests
Qualifications
We are looking for a candidate who can manage cases from inception through resolution, including taking and defending depositions, preparing and filing dispositive motions, and prior ADR experience handling arbitrations and mediations. The ideal candidate should also have the ability to prepare comprehensive status reports for insurers.
Skills
The successful candidate will possess strong legal research and writing skills, as well as excellent oral advocacy abilities. They should also be able to manage multiple cases simultaneously and maintain a high level of professionalism and attention to detail.
Benefits
We offer a competitive salary range of $130,000-$185,000, commensurate with experience. Other benefits include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Health Advocate
- Short + Long Term Disability Program
- Parental Leave
- Military Leave
- Life Insurance
- 401(K)
- Flexible Spending Plan
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- Discounts on tickets, shows, hotels and more
- Identity Theft Protection
- Mobile Phone Stipend
- Associate Education Program
Pay
A competitive salary range of $130,000-$185,000, commensurate with experience.
Schedule
We offer a flexible hybrid work arrangement designed to support a healthy work-life balance.