Description:
We are growing and seeking an attorney to join our litigation team. If you value a collaborative environment and a work-life balance, this could be the perfect fit.If you are the successful candidate, you will be assigned a mentor and almost immediately begin to participate in depositions, pretrial conferences, and argue motions. You will gain valuable experience in both State and Federal courts. You will work with a dynamic team of litigators and support staff of all experience levels. You will have direct client contact.
You will work on cases involving issues such as excessive force, malicious prosecution, false arrest, defective road design, wrongful death, employment discrimination, first amendment, search and seizure and equal protection.
Position Summary:
The ideal candidate will have strong advocacy, research and writing skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and clients.
This position will largely involve the defense of municipalities and individuals in Civil Rights lawsuits in Federal Court. The issues litigated will include alleged violations of the fourth amendment, eight amendment, fifth amendment and fourteenth amendment.
As part of our litigation team your responsibilities will include:
- Investigating claims and complaints with clients and private investigators.
- Handling all aspects of litigation, including developing a case strategy and drafting pleadings, discovery demands and responses.
- Representing clients in court proceedings, hearings, depositions and at trial.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
- Admission to the New York State Bar (in good standing).
- 2-5 years of federal court litigation experience preferred.
- Strong written and oral advocacy skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
