Associate Attorney

Litchfield Cavo LLP.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Support for professional development

Experienced support staff and technology

Job summary

A nationwide litigation defense law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney in New York City. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience in Workers Compensation defense and must be licensed to practice in New York. Responsibilities include handling litigation defense, drafting legal documents, conducting research, and interacting directly with clients. The firm offers a supportive environment for professional development and competitive compensation ranging from $120K to $150K annually based on experience.

Qualifications

• At least three years of Workers Compensation defense experience.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Handle a caseload involving litigation defense.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda.
• Conduct legal research competently.
• Prepare and take depositions.
• Assist with mediations and court appearances.

Skills

Legal research and analytical skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Proficiency with MS Office

Knowledge of state and federal court procedures

Education

Licensed to practice in New York courts

Job description

Associate Attorney (Workers Compensation)

Full Time Professional New York, NY, US

9 days ago Requisition ID: 1217

Salary Range: $120,000.00 To $150,000.00 Annually

Litchfield Cavo LLP is a vibrant and growing nation-wide litigation defense law firm that strives to provide its employees with a supportive environment in which to develop and advance and opportunities to develop and advance. While growing from 16 attorneys in 2 offices to 250 attorneys in 23 offices across the country, Litchfield Cavo has maintained its commitment to excellence in both the attorneys and staff it attracts and the services it delivers. We provide all of our employees the tools they need to feel confident when contributing ideas, asking questions, and performing at the highest level.

Litchfield Cavo offers a competitive compensation plan and an excellent benefits package in a collegial and supportive work environment that provides substantial opportunities for professional development.

The salary range of $120K - $150K is commensurate with experience for the 4 or more year attorney.

OPPORTUNITY | Associate Attorney

Our New York, NY office seeks highly motivated, diligent associate attorneys with at least three years Worker’s Compensation defense experience. Must be licensed to practice in New York courts.

SKILLS and ABILITIES

The individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with the following:

• proactively work independently and as part of a team;
• demonstrate strong legal research and analytical skills;
• excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• strong attention to detail with superb organization and prioritization skills;
• ability to move from case to case;
• knowledge of both state and federal court procedures; and,
• proficiency with MS Office including Excel, Outlook and navigating the internet.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Experienced attorneys’ responsibilities include handling a caseload involving substantial litigation defense and may include a variety of practice areas such as workers compensation. The following requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability necessary to do this job successfully under the direction of a partner:

• draft, prepare and handle pleadings, motions, orders and legal memoranda;
• draft and respond to written discovery and dispositive motions;
• conduct legal research competently and with proficiency;
• prepare and take depositions of parties and experts;
• review client documents, draft case evaluations and status report correspondence;
• review, assess and handle matters from inception to trial;
• assist with and participate in mediations and court appearances; and,
• interact directly with clients, claim professionals, opposing counsel, colleagues and staff.

Our Firm provides an experienced support staff, current technology, ongoing training, and full-time IT and marketing departments.

Litchfield Cavo LLP supports and encourages workforce diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer and provide equal opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class in accordance with all applicable laws.

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