Associate Attorney - Municipal Litigation

Harris Beach Murtha; Uniondale (NY); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Harris Beach Murtha Cullina PLLC seeks an energetic, knowledgeable mid-level litigation associate to assist with all types of municipal litigation matters in a thriving and highly productive litigation practice. Hybrid work opportunity based in Uniondale, NY with a minimum 1,800 hours annual billable requirement.

The role offers direct client interaction, meaningful courtroom experience, and opportunities for professional development within a growing litigation practice.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation experience
• Admission to New York bar required
• Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited law school and active bar membership
• Exceptional writing and communication skills
• Strong organizational and prioritization abilities

Responsibilities

• Argue before State and Federal Courts; participate in mediation/arbitration
• Take and defend depositions
• Draft motions, pleadings, memoranda, and discovery demands
• Collaborate with senior partners on case management and strategy
• Oversee a significant caseload from inception and interact with clients

Skills

Litigation experience

Excellent writing skills

Excellent verbal communication

Strong organizational skills

Prioritization of workload

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Location: Long Island (Uniondale), NY (Hybrid opportunity)

Experience Level: 3+ years of litigation experience

About the Role:

Harris Beach Murtha Cullina PLLC seeks an energetic, knowledgeable mid-level litigation associate to assist with all types of municipal litigation matters in a thriving and highly productive litigation practice.

The Litigation Associate will have the opportunity to:

• Obtain significant state and federal litigation and trial experience in a team environment
• Oversee a significant case load from inception
• Meet and create contacts with New York State and Federal Court personnel
• Actively participate in their career development and growth, practically and professionally
• Argue before State and Federal Courts; Represent our clients in courtroom and mediation/arbitration proceedings
• Take and defend depositions
• Be an active research team member to assist clients with various factual and legal issues
• Collaborate with senior partners on case management and strategy
• Draft legal documents, i.e. motions, pleadings, memoranda, discovery demands
• Obtain experience factually researching business and corporate policies, and programs by examining records and transactions underlying business disputes and investigations

Work Environment and Expectations:

• Hybrid work opportunity based in our Uniondale office
• Minimum annual billable requirement of 1,800 hours
• Direct client interaction and opportunities to build long-term professional relationships
• Meaningful courtroom experience and substantive responsibility
• Professional development, mentorship, and advancement opportunities within a growing litigation practice

Applications are encouraged and desired if you have:

• 3+ years’ experience in litigation required
• Admission to New York bar required
• Must have Juris Doctorate degree with an ABA accredited law school and be an active member in good standing of the bar
• Exceptionally strong writing skills are required
• Must have excellent verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated high level organizational skills for prioritizing workload
• Demonstrated ability to absorb, process and understand, new information rapidly
• Must have ability to manage competing priorities
• Maintains high standards of performance
• Exhibits conscientiousness, dedication, self-discipline, and a sense of responsibility
• Must have a professional, cooperative, positive and flexible attitude
• Ability to work with diverse personalities within various levels of the organization
• Military experience welcome

Salary information below will vary depending upon relevant experience for the position and geographic location.

Long Island (Uniondale), NY: $142,000 – 185,000

Harris Beach Murtha is committed to an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from diverse candidates with varied background and skills, including military experience. Harris Beach Murtha Cullina PLLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.