Civil Litigation Attorney – Associate

Elgen Staffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package

401K Plan with Employer match

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development opportunities

Wireless phone/services stipend

Job summary

A leading litigation law firm in New York City is urgently seeking a Mid-Level Civil Litigation Attorney. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in civil litigation, specifically in defense of Automobile and Premises Liability matters. This hybrid role offers a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits including health and dental, and opportunities for professional growth and development within the firm.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of civil litigation experience handling the defense of Automobile and Premises Liability matters.
• Experience in the State of New York.
• Ability to prepare comprehensive status reports for insurers.

Responsibilities

• Handle defense of Automobile and Premises Liability cases.
• Draft and argue motions.
• Respond to discovery requests.
• Take and defend witness depositions.

Skills

Drafting and arguing dispositive motions

Legal research

Taking and defending depositions

Handling arbitrations and mediations

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Admission to the New York State Bar

Job description

Compensation: 150,000.-180,000. / Annually

Our client, a leading litigation law firm with offices throughout the Northeast, has an immediate need for a Mid-Level Civil Litigation Attorney, to join our winning team in New York City.

Our candidate of choice must bring 5+ years of civil litigation experience handling the defense of Automobile and Premises Liability matters. This is a hybrid role!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/REQUIREMENTS:

• A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school and admission to the New York State Bar.
• At least 5 years of experience handling the defense of Automobile and Premises Liability cases in the State of New York.
• Ability to draft and argue dispositive motions, perform legal research and respond to discovery requests.
• Previous experience taking and defending fact witness and expert depositions independently.
• Prior ADR experience handling arbitrations and mediations.
• Taking and defending depositions
• Preparing and filing dispositive motions
• Ability to prepare comprehensive status reports for insurers

WE OFFER:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package, including Health, Dental, Medical, and Vision.
• 401K Plan/Employer match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• FSA and HSA Plan option(s) to help offset taxes for employees and dependents.
• Group Life and Long-term Disability Insurance.
• Opportunity for growth and advancement.
• Professional development and a multi-faceted mentoring program.
• Self-insured Short-term Disability benefits.
• Wireless phone/services stipend.

Please apply today to be immediately considered for the role!