Associate Attorney

Scott+Scott; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with matching

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Parental Leave @ 100% pay

Job summary

A law firm in New York is seeking an experienced Litigation Associate to join their team. In this full-time, salaried role, you will initiate cases, draft pleadings and briefs, and manage case details. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of consumer or class action litigation experience, strong legal research skills, and a Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school. The firm offers competitive benefits including health insurance and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in consumer or class action litigation required.
• Strong legal research and writing abilities.
• Proficient in drafting legal documents and managing cases.

Responsibilities

• Initiate new cases and draft legal documents.
• Manage case progress and engage in discovery processes.
• Take and defend depositions as needed.

Skills

Consumer or class action litigation experience

Legal research skills

Written and oral communication skills

Drafting pleadings and briefs

Case management skills

Travel readiness

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school

Admission to the New York State Bar

Job description

Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP seeks an experienced Litigation Associate to join the firm. This Attorney will initiate new cases, draft pleadings and briefs, generate and respond to discovery requests, take and defend depositions, and actively engage in case management.

This is a full time, salaried role based at our New York, New York office with the potential to win increasing responsibilities within the practice group and attain professional growth by demonstrating knowledge, aptitude, and skill.

Required Experience & Education

• 3+ years of consumer or class action litigation experience required
• Excellent legal research and written and oral communication skills
• Experience with researching and drafting pleadings and briefs
• Experience with drafting and responding to discovery requests
• Experience preparing for taking and defending depositions
• Excellent case and project management skills
• Travel to depositions, mediations, meetings, and hearings, as necessary
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school with strong academic performance
• Admission in good standing to the New York State Bar.

Competencies

Problem Solving

Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations.

Interpersonal Skills

Displays good conflict resolution skills; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Oral Communication

Speaks clearly; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings. Writes clearly; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Teamwork

Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Professionalism

Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Benefits

• Health, Dental insurance (+ Firm sponsored contribution towards monthly premium)
• Vision Insurance
• HSA (+ Firm contribution, must be enrolled in a HDHP medical plan)
• Firm provided coverage for Short- and Long-Term Disability, Term Life, AD&D Insurance
• Supplemental insurance coverage for Accident, Hospital and Critical Illness
• Pet Insurance
• Care service resources for children and adults
• 401K with matching
• Parental Leave @ 100% pay + additional paid family leave support per State requirements
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 10 paid holidays observed throughout the calendar year

Equal Opportunity Policy Statement

Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.