Associate Attorney

MG+M The Law Firm; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

MG+M The Law Firm in New York, NY, is seeking an Associate Attorney to join our litigation team. The role focuses on general liability and labor law matters, with opportunities to manage matters from inception to resolution.

Candidates must have a J.D. from an accredited law school, at least three years of litigation experience in labor law or general liability, NY admission (NJ a plus), and strong motion, deposition, and writing skills.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Minimum of three (3) years of litigation experience in Labor Law or General Liability.
• Admitted to practice in New York; New Jersey a plus.
• Experience with motion practice and depositions.
• Experience taking lead in plaintiff and expert depositions.
• Capable of independent work.
• Work in an organized and efficient manner.
• Superior research and writing skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to analyze complex matters.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a general liability and labor law litigation caseload from inception through resolution.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Prepare witnesses for depositions and trial.
• Review and analyze discovery requests and responses.
• Draft and respond to discovery, pleadings, motions, and other litigation filings.
• Take lead roles in plaintiff and expert witness depositions.
• Assist with trial preparation and trial support.
• Collaborate with partners, clients, and team members to develop case strategy.
• Maintain accurate and timely billing and time records.

Skills

Independent work

Research skills

Writing skills

Multi-tasking

Analytical thinking

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Job description

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Associate Attorney

Regular Full-Time New York, NY, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1570

Salary Range: $135,000.00 To $165,000.00 Annually

MG+M The Law Firm (MG+M) has an immediate opening for an Associate Attorney in our New York office.

MG+M is a nationally renowned litigation law firm concentrating on complex civil matters. The firm's expertise is diverse but focused in the areas of toxic tort, general liability, complex product liability, local government, and commercial litigation. We approach litigation as a unified team, integrating our efforts with those of our clients to advance their interests wherever they do business. Our goal is always to deliver optimal results at the best possible value.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Independently manage a general liability and labor law litigation caseload from inception through resolution.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Prepare witnesses for depositions and trial.
• Review and analyze discovery requests and responses.
• Draft and respond to discovery, pleadings, motions, and other litigation filings.
• Take lead roles in plaintiff and expert witness depositions.
• Assist with trial preparation and trial support.
• Collaborate with partners, clients, and team members to develop case strategy.
• Maintain accurate and timely billing and time records.

Candidate Requirements

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Minimum of three (3) years of litigation experience in one or more of the following practice areas:
  • Labor Law
  • General Liability
• Admitted to practice in New York with New Jersey a plus.
• Experience with motion practice and depositions.
• Experience taking lead in plaintiff and expert depositions.
• Capable of independent work.
• Work in an organized and efficient manner.
• Superior research and writing skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to analyze complex matters.

Why Should You Apply?

Our associates work closely with our senior lawyers and clients on challenging work in an entrepreneurial and collegial environment. We offer a hybrid work environment, competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k).

MG+M will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status. We are committed to cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity as a fundamental value.