Associate Attorney - General Liability and Insurance Defense

BCG Attorney Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in New York City seeks an Associate Attorney to manage a diverse caseload from inception through resolution, with representation in court, arbitrations, and depositions.

The candidate should have independence, strong communication skills, and a commitment to meeting a 1,950-hour annual billable requirement, while collaborating with partners and clients.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in the state posted; additional bar admissions a plus.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a practice group.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience with administrative proceedings, depositions, and mediations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct file review and legal analysis of claims and causes of action.
• Perform extensive legal research and draft briefs, memos, pleadings, and appellate briefs.
• Regularly represent clients in court, at arbitrations, and in depositions.
• Draft and respond to discovery requests.
• Retain and collaborate with expert witnesses.
• Prepare for and attend trials.
• Collaborate with partners, clients, and stakeholders to deliver strategic legal advice.
• Manage deadlines and assignments with ownership and independence.

Skills

Strong communication

Conflict management

Professionalism

Ethical conduct

Planning and prioritization

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Active license to practice law in state posted

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney in New York City to manage a diverse caseload from inception through resolution. The role involves providing strategic legal counsel and representation in court, arbitrations, and depositions. The candidate must demonstrate independence, strong communication skills, and a commitment to meeting a 1,950-hour annual billable requirement.

Duties

• Conduct file review and legal analysis of claims and causes of action.
• Perform extensive legal research and draft substantial briefs, memos, pleadings, and appellate briefs.
• Regularly represent clients in court, at arbitrations, and in depositions.
• Draft and respond to discovery requests.
• Retain and collaborate with expert witnesses.
• Prepare for and attend trials.
• Collaborate closely with partners, clients, and stakeholders to deliver strategic legal advice.
• Manage deadlines and assignments with a high level of ownership and independence.

Requirements

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in the state posted; additional bar admissions a plus.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a practice group.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience with administrative proceedings, depositions, and mediations.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Professional demeanor with strong client-relations and communication skills.
• Must be responsive and organized, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

Education

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

Active license to practice law in the state posted.

Skills

• Strong communication and conflict management skills.
• Professionalism and ethical conduct.
• Effective planning and priority setting.

Benefits

Not specified in the source.