Associate Attorney

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Town of Babylon (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East seeks an Associate Attorney to manage a caseload, perform legal research, draft pleadings, and represent clients in negotiations, hearings, and court proceedings.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and capable of handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining thorough case files and meeting deadlines. Experience in Personal Injury is preferred.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license and good standing with the NYS Bar.
• 1–5 years of relevant legal experience preferred.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical abilities.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

Active NYS Bar license

1-5 years legal experience

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Microsoft Office

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.