Description:
Job Summary:The role involves researching and analyzing securities and complex commercial litigation matters, drafting a full range of pleadings and motion papers, and managing discovery and trial preparation. It also includes participating in depositions, hearings, and settlement discussions while maintaining ongoing client communication and strategic case development with senior attorneys.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Litigation Associate will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
- Conducting legal research and analysis on various litigation matters (specifically securities and complex commercial litigation) using tools such as Westlaw.
- Drafting and preparing pleadings, motions, briefs, legal correspondence, discovery requests, discovery responses and other legal documents.
- Participating in depositions, court conferences and hearings, and alternative dispute resolution proceedings.
- Developing and implementing case strategies in collaboration with senior attorneys.
- Reviewing and interpreting applicable laws, rulings, and regulations.
- Managing all aspects of the discovery process, including document production, interrogatories, and exhibit organization.
- Assisting with trial preparation, including witness preparation and case file management.
- Maintaining client communications, provide legal advice, and offer regular updates on case progress.
- Conducting interviews with clients and witnesses.
- Attendingclient meetings and negotiate settlements when appropriate.
- Other duties, projects and assignments as required.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
- Licensed and in good standing to practice law in New York; admission in New Jersey is a plus.
- 4 - 8 years of litigation experience in a law firm setting; specifically securities and complex commercial litigation.
- Strong knowledge of civil procedure, evidence rules, and experience in both state and federal courts.
- Excellent legal research, analytical, writing, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in legal research and case management software.
- Strong verbal and written communication, public speaking, and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple cases and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Team-oriented with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
Competencies:
The competencies listed below describes the skills, knowledge and behavior required to perform this job. The successful candidate for this position will:
Ethics: Treat people with respect; keep commitments; inspire the trust of others; work with integrity and ethically; uphold organizational values.
Interpersonal Skills: Focus on solving conflict, not blaming; maintain confidentiality; listen to others without interrupting; keep emotions under control; remain open to others' ideas and tries new things.
Judgement: Display willingness to make decisions; exhibit sound and accurate judgment; support and explain reasoning for decisions; include appropriate people in decision-making process; make timely decisions.
Project/Assignment Management: Develop project plans; coordinate projects; communicate changes and progress; complete projects on time; manage project team activities.
Problem Solving: Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gather and analyze information skillfully; develop alternative solutions; work well in group problem solving situations; use reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Analytical: Synthesize complex or diverse information; collect and research data; use intuition and experience to complement data; design work flows and procedures.
Customer Service: Manage difficult or emotional customer situations; respond promptly to customer needs; solicit customer feedback to improve service; respond to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
Dependability: Follow instructions, respond to management direction; take responsibility for own actions; keep commitments; commit to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; complete tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Physical Demands:
Described below are the physical demands required by an employee in order to perform essential functions of this job successfully. If needed, reasonable accommodations may be established to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Continually required to sit.
- Occasionally required to stand.
- Occasionally required to walk.
- Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
- Frequently required to talk, hear, taste or smell.
Work Environment:
In performing the duties here in the employee is exposed to the below work environment conditions:
- Frequently a fast-paced environment determined by project to be completed.
- Frequently mid-paced environment on daily assigned projects.
- Occasional discomfort due to noise and temperature.
- Occasional pressure and mental fatigue due to the speed of the office tasks.
- Continual periods where the employee is expected to sit for a long period of time when necessary.
