Description:
A National Defense Litigation Firm is seeking a well-rounded, highly-motivated litigation attorney with 2-6 years of experience for its New York office. The successful candidate must have an active Bar License, strong academic credentials, and willingness to learn and gain trial experience from a dedicated and successful litigation team. This opportunity offers a broad experience base to talented attorneys who wish to join a success driven, vibrant team.Duties and Responsibilities:
- Trial preparation, including strategy discussion, discovery, records review, client interviews and witness preparation
- Research, both legal and of people, businesses, and worksites
- Drafting of briefs, memos, and client updates
- Attendance at depositions, hearings, and/or mediations
- National travel, up to 20% of the time, sometimes on short notice
Skills and Educational Requirements:
- Actively licensed and in good standing with a New York State Bar; multiple bar licenses are a plus but not mandatory
- Strong writing, analytical, and communications skills
- 2-6 years of experience in defense litigation. Product liability or toxic tort litigation a plus
- Ability to thrive in a high-paced environment, requiring exceptional organizational skills, juggling priorities, and adhering to strict deadlines
- Must be a self-starter who can handle multiple projects with competing priorities and understand the importance of deadlines
- Client-focused mentality
- Takes initiatives and welcomes challenges
Ability to work flexibly and independently within a strong team.