Associate Attorney

Wegman Partners; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Top-flight benefits package

Job summary

Wegman Partners seeks an associate attorney with 1–5 years of experience to join a busy mass tort, pharma and medical device litigation practice in New York. The role involves case intake, workup, research, drafting, some motion practice, and opportunities to learn deposition techniques under a senior trial associate.

The firm emphasizes a lifestyle-friendly environment with potential for generous salary and bonuses, and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• 1–5 years of associate attorney experience in plaintiff mass tort or personal injury is preferred.
• Strong research and writing abilities required.

Responsibilities

• Handle case intake and workup under supervision of senior trial associate.
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, pleadings, and motions.
• Draft deposition outlines and participate in depositions as needed.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Deposition

Motion practice

Case management

Client communication

Education

J.D. degree

Tools

Westlaw

Lexis

Job description

Our client, a nationally renowned plaintiff's mass tort, pharm and medical device litigation law firm seeks an associate attorney with 1-5 years of experience to join their very busy practice. Position is a case management role, working directly with senior trial associate on matters. Case intake, workup, research, writing, drafting, some motion practice and opportunity to learn how to take and defend deposition.

Lifestyle firm; great opportunity to work on interesting, newsworthy and timely litigation.

Candidates with plaintiff's mass tort litigation experience and/or personal injury litigation experience strongly encouraged to apply.

Generous salary and bonus as well as top-flight benefit package.