Associate Attorney

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

Job summary

Litchfield Cavo LLP seeks an Associate Attorney in New York, NY for a full-time defense litigation role.

The ideal candidate has at least five years of defense litigation experience, is licensed to practice in New York (New Jersey admissions are a plus), and will handle toxic tort matters. The firm offers a competitive salary, strong benefits, and a culture that supports professional development and collaboration.

Qualifications

• At least five years defense litigation experience.
• Licensed to practice in New York; New Jersey admissions preferred.
• Experience handling toxic tort matters is a plus.
• Strong research and analytical skills; excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency with MS Office including Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• 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;
• Interact directly with clients, claim professionals, opposing counsel, colleagues and staff.

Skills

Team player independ ently and in a 团队

Legal research

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Case management

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Outlook)

Job description

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Associate Attorney 2

Full Time Professional New York, NY, US

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 25 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
Litchfield Cavo seeks highly motivated, diligent associate attorneys with at least five years defense litigation experience and an eagerness to succeed. Must be licensed to practice in New Yorkcourts. Additional state admissions, including New Jersey, preferred. Experienced associates will handle defense litigation matters involvingtoxic tort.

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 toxic tort. 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.