Associate Attorney (Litigation)

Connell Foley LLP.; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) and profit sharing

Disability, life insurance and more

Job summary

Connell Foley LLP is seeking a mid-level Litigation Associate with 4 years of experience to join our New York office. Candidates must be admitted in New Jersey and New York.

The ideal candidate will possess strong academic credentials, research capabilities as well as writing and deposition skills, and will have experience across several practice areas including Personal Injury Defense, Complex Casualty Litigation, Mass and Toxic Tort Litigation, Product Liability, Aviation, and Commercial

Qualifications

• JD from ABA-accredited law school.
• Experience preparing pleadings and discovery; taking and defending depositions; drafting and arguing motions; identifying the appropriate strategies for handling cases; working with experts; and communicating with clients.
• Work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines; work well independently as well as effectively within a team; excellent interpersonal skills, problem solving, and oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pleadings and discovery.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Draft and argue motions.
• Identify strategies for handling cases.
• Work with experts and coordinate with clients.

Skills

Writing skills

Deposition skills

Research abilities

Interpersonal skills

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Connell Foley is seeking a mid-level Litigation Associate with 4 years of experience to join our New York office. Candidates must be admitted in New Jersey and New York.

Candidates must possess strong academic credentials, research capabilities as well as writing and deposition skills.

The ideal candidate should have experience in one or more of the following practice areas:

• Personal Injury Defense
• Complex Casualty Litigation
• Mass and Toxic Tort Litigation
• Product Liability and Tort Litigation
• Aviation
• Commercial Litigation

The ideal candidate should have the following:

• JD from an ABA accredited law school;
• Experience preparing pleadings and discovery; taking and defending depositions; drafting and arguing motions; identifying the appropriate strategies for handling cases; working with experts; and communicating with clients.
• Work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines;
• Work well independently as well as effectively within a team;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, problem solving, and oral and written communication skills.

Exact compensation based on experience.

Connell Foley LLP offers excellent benefits, including

• medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 401(k) and profit sharing
• disability, life insurance and more

Connell Foley is an Equal Opportunity Employer.