Associate Attorney

Express Employment; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment in New York is seeking an Associate Attorney to manage a diverse caseload, perform in-depth legal research, draft pleadings and other documents, and represent clients in negotiations and court proceedings.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and committed to achieving positive client outcomes while working with a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active NYS Bar license in good standing.
• 1–5 years of relevant legal experience preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and legal research platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage and handle assigned legal matters from inception through resolution.
• Conduct legal research and analysis.
• Draft pleadings, motions, contracts, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Represent clients in court appearances, depositions, mediations, and negotiations.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
• Collaborate with partners and support staff on case strategy and execution.
• Maintain accurate case files and ensure deadlines are met.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Communication

Time management

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal research platforms

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Associate Attorney will manage a caseload, conduct legal research, draft legal documents, and represent clients in negotiations, hearings, and court proceedings. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and committed to achieving positive client outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and handle assigned legal matters from inception through resolution.
• Conduct legal research and analysis.
• Draft pleadings, motions, contracts, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Represent clients in court appearances, depositions, mediations, and negotiations.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with partners and support staff on case strategy and execution.
• Maintain accurate case files and ensure compliance with all deadlines.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license and good standing with the NYS Bar.
• 1-5 years of relevant legal experience preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with legal research platforms and Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in [Practice Area: Personal Injury].
• Courtroom and deposition experience.
• Strong client relationship management skills.

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