Litigation Attorney

Duties & Responsibilities

• Attend trials and hearings.
• Taking and defending depositions.
• Must be willing to travel throughout the entire state of New York on an as needed basis.
• May be required to attend hearings, mediations and other duties as assigned.
• Assist with other duties and special projects as needed.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Minimum of 4 years of litigation/courtroom experience.
• Foreclosure experience a plus.
• Member of the New York Bar while maintaining all necessary licensing and continuing legal education requirements.
• Must be proficient in drafting pleadings, briefs, affidavits, discovery, proposed orders, as well as correspondence, memoranda, and opinion letters.
• Proficiency with Fastcase or Westlaw.

General Competency Factors

• Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Effectively communicates with all clients (via client systems, e-mail and phone).
• Provides exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Conscientious with respect to work completion, deadlines, time management and attendance.
• Takes initiative in face of obstacles and identifies what needs to be done and takes action.
• Demonstrates commitment to Firm’s vision, mission, and core values.
• Analytical and detail oriented, while working at a fast pace and capable of multi-tasking.
• Excellent problem solving and organizational skills.
• Must be a team player and willing to help others in their department whenever necessary.
• Develops professional relationships and builds rapport with others.

Benefits

• Company Paid Life and Disability Insurance plans.
• Competitive Salary Range of $100,000 - $120,000.
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans with Prescription coverage.
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan.
• Flexible scheduling (within reason, depending on position).
• Generous PTO plan for all full-time employees.
• Full equipment station at no cost for remote employees, including dual monitors.
• Employee Assistance Plan, offering free 24/7 counseling and consulting services to support emotional health and wellbeing.
• Wellness programs and employee discounts.
• Learning and development training opportunities for both personal and professional growth.