Description:
Who You Are:You are a highly motivated self-starter looking to propel your career to the next level in a thriving and collegial professional environment.
Who We Are:
Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP (TKD) is an entrepreneurial, growing, and highly supportive firm located in the heart of New York City. Our position as a mid-size firm promotes a work environment that fosters relationship building inside and outside of the office.
We care about each other, our clients, the work we do, and the communities in which we live. It's the kind of environment where every employee can develop into their best professional selves, where everyone's contributions matter, and where each employee makes a real difference right from the start. TKD is a place to challenge, share ideas, and contribute your ideas and skills as part of an exceptional team. Each day holds an opportunity to make a real impact.
What the role entails:
TKD seeks an associate to join our Litigation Practice Group and service high-end, global clientele. The ideal candidate will have 3-12 years of experience (5-7 years preferred) managing all phases of complex commercial litigation cases, be highly motivated and detail-oriented, with a strong work ethic. Excellent writing, research, analytical and communication skills are a must. Candidates must be highly responsive, as well as committed to providing exceptional client service and top quality work product.
Essential responsibilities include:
- Draft complete sets of motion papers, pleadings, memoranda of law, and appellate briefs in state and federal courts as well as in alternative dispute resolution proceedings.
- Research effectively and efficiently, must have knowledge of Westlaw.
- Draft discovery demands and responses, and be well versed in e-discovery.
- Conduct depositions – first chair deposition experience preferred.
- Effective and responsive communication with an international clientele.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Proficiency in New York State and Federal civil procedure.
- Experience with various phases of litigation and arbitration, including preparation of injunction papers.
- Works well under pressure, required to handle multiple cases and/or matters.
- Impeccable attention to detail.
- Demonstrate excellence in research, writing, and legal analysis.
- Excellent academic background and interpersonal skills.
- Must be admitted to New York State and Federal Courts.
- Admission in New Jersey State is a plus
- In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
TKD is currently maintaining a hybrid schedule structured as Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in-office with the option to be remote Mondays and Fridays.
What you'll love about us:
We care about your professional and personal growth. Training and developing our team members are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to cultivating development opportunities for you and helping you achieve your targeted career goals. The firm values your unique characteristics. We foster an inclusive and diverse environment where multiple perspectives are appreciated as we understand that our employees play an intricate role in the expansion and success of our firm.
