Associate Attorney

Messner Reeves Llp; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Unlimited PTO

401(k) retirement plan

Parental leave

Referral program

Job summary

Messner Reeves LLP seeks an experienced Litigation Attorney in New York, NY for its NY office. Join a full‑service law firm known for client service in General Liability, Personal Injury, Construction Law, and more.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of litigation experience, strong discovery skills, superb writing, and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment. NY and NJ bar admissions are required, with comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of litigation experience.
• Licensed to practice law in New York (and New Jersey).
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Handle litigation across General Liability, Personal Injury, Construction Law, Commercial Litigation, Insurance Defense, and related areas.
• Manage discovery, including written discovery and depositions of parties and experts.
• Conduct legal research and draft analytical memoranda and briefs.

Skills

Litigation

Discovery

Legal research

Legal writing

Client relations

Deadline management

Multitasking

Independent work

Attention to detail

Education

Bar admission NY

Bar admission NJ

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: New York, NY 10005, Salary Range: $130,000.00 - $170,000.00 Salary, Messner Reeves LLP, a full-service business law firm with ten offices nationwide, seeks an experienced Litigation Attorney for our New York Office.

What truly makes us special is our team. We consider our people an investment in our success. We're passionate about our work and eager to welcome new talent.

This position is for you if you thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and can handle multiple competing priorities.

We are hiring for the following practice areas: General Liability, Personal Injury, Construction Law, Commercial Litigation, Insurance Defense, Professional Liability, Premises Liability, and Product Liability.

The ideal Litigation Attorney will possess the following:

• Three to five years' experience in litigation.
• Extensive experience in all discovery phases, including written discovery and depositions of parties and experts.
• Strong attention to detail, highly organized and has impeccable communication skills.
• Process-oriented mindset with proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to foster strong relationships with potential clients while maintaining excellent services for existing clients.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to adapt, multitask, and work independently.
• Detail-oriented, disciplined, and highly organized.
• Licensed to Practice Law in New York.
• Licensed to Practice Law in New Jersey.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage
• Short and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Unlimited paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Referral program

We offer a great working environment, competitive compensation, and full benefits

If you thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and can handle multiple competing priorities, this position is for you.