Description:

Job Summary:
Small midtown boutique subrogation law firm near Grand Central Terminal seeks a part-time litigation associate with a minimum of three (3) years of litigation experience to assist with our busy subrogation practice.

Responsibilities:

Provide litigation support focusing on property damage claims
Assist attorneys with all phases of litigation, including:
Drafting pleadings, discovery, deficiency letters, demand letters, and mediation statements
Document review and drafting
Legal research
Motion practice, including motions and oppositions
Preparation of court filings

Experience:

Minimum of three (3) years of civil litigation experience
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to meet deadlines
Ability to work collaboratively within a small team
Strong legal research and writing skills
Knowledge of New York Civil Practice; Federal practice experience a plus
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school with active New York bar membership in good standing
Bar admission in New Jersey and/or Connecticut a plus
Experience conducting legal research using LexisNexis
Experience with litigating property damage cases a plus
Conduct comprehensive legal research using LexisNexis and Westlaw to support case strategies across diverse practice areas such as immigration law, landlord-tenant law, personal injury law, tribal law & regulations, patent law, and workers' compensation law.
Draft legal documents including pleadings, motions, briefs, and correspondence with precision and clarity.
Assist in case preparation by organizing evidence, preparing discovery requests and responses, and managing case files.
Participate in client meetings, depositions, hearings, and negotiations as needed.
Support attorneys in trial preparation and courtroom proceedings.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws and regulations affecting various practice areas.
Collaborate with team members to develop effective legal strategies tailored to each client's needs.