Associate Attorney - Municipal Litigation

Location: Long Island (Uniondale), NY (Hybrid opportunity)
Experience Level: 3+ years of litigation experience

About the Role: Harris Beach Murtha Cullina PLLC seeks an energetic, knowledgeable mid-level litigation associate to assist with all types of municipal litigation matters in a thriving and highly productive litigation practice.

The Litigation Associate will have the opportunity to:

• Obtain significant state and federal litigation and trial experience in a team environment
• Oversee a significant case load from inception
• Meet and create contacts with New York State and Federal Court personnel
• Actively participate in their career development and growth, practically and professionally
• Argue before State and Federal Courts; Represent our clients in courtroom and mediation/arbitration proceedings
• Take and defend depositions
• Be an active research team member to assist clients with various factual and legal issues
• Collaborate with senior partners on case management and strategy
• Draft legal documents, i.e. motions, pleadings, memoranda, discovery demands
• Obtain experience factually researching business and corporate policies, and programs by examining records and transactions underlying business disputes and investigations

Work Environment and Expectations:

• Hybrid work opportunity based in our Uniondale office
• Minimum annual billable requirement of 1,800 hours
• Direct client interaction and opportunities to build long-term professional relationships
• Meaningful courtroom experience and substantive responsibility
• Professional development, mentorship, and advancement opportunities within a growing litigation practice

Applications are encouraged and desired if you have:

• 3+ years' experience in litigation required
• Admission to New York bar required
• Must have Juris Doctorate degree with an ABA accredited law school and be an active member in good standing of the bar
• Exceptionally strong writing skills are required
• Must have excellent verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated high level organizational skills for prioritizing workload
• Demonstrated ability to absorb, process and understand, new information rapidly
• Must be able to manage competing priorities
• Maintains high standards of performance
• Exhibits conscientiousness, dedication, self-discipline, and a sense of responsibility
• Must have a professional, cooperative, positive and flexible attitude
• Ability to work with diverse personalities within various levels of the organization
• Military experience welcome