Description:
A Criminal Law Firm is looking for a litigation associate for a 6-month temp position (with the possibility of becoming a full-time associate) for $70,000-$90,000 based on experience. The role is flexible with remote work. The Litigation Associate will be responsible for day-to-day tasks of drafting pleadings and motions, conducting legal research, writing, preparing and answering discovery, invoicing and billing, and assisting with trial preparation.Qualifications/Skills:
- Admitted to practice law in the State of New York
- 1-2 years of experience in civil and criminal litigation
- proficient in working with Artificial Intelligence (specifically LLMs), Google Docs, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and has a general continuing curiosity.
- Experience in conducting legal research and preparing legal briefs
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong knowledge of procedures in civil and criminal cases, including the CPL and CPLR
- Proficiency in drafting pleadings and motions
- Experience in federal criminal cases is a plus
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
