Civil Litigation Attorney - Hybrid/Remote

Goldberg Miller & Rubin; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Employer paid life insurance

Parental leave

Annual bonuses

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Goldberg, Miller & Rubin is seeking a civil litigation attorney to join our New York Team. This hybrid/remote based on experience.

As one of the region’s prominent civil law firms, we handle automotive negligence, medical malpractice, toxic torts, work-related accidents, and other general liability matters with extensive courtroom experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of civil litigation experience (auto negligence or premises liability).
• Experience handling depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and other complex assignments.
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage a large caseload.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, correspondence, memoranda, and other documents.
• Record and disseminate information on behalf of clients.
• Summarize medical records and highlight important information.
• Write reports to clients on case status and next steps.
• Identify, research, and analyze legal issues and conflicting opinions.
• Take and defend depositions, handle arbitrations, and argue motions.
• Attend in-person and virtual court appearances.
• Provide legal representation to protect clients’ interests in defense of complex litigation.
• Explain litigation processes to clients.
• Move cases toward cost-effective, fair resolutions.
• Juggle multiple assignments and deadlines with professionalism.

Skills

Civil litigation

Deposition experience

Legal writing

Case management

Job description

Goldberg, Miller & Rubin is a regional insurance defense law firm with offices in Manhattan, Philadelphia and North Jersey that has been successfully litigating cases for its clients for close to four decades.

We are seeking a civil litigation attorney to join our New York Team. This position is hybrid/remote based on experience.

As one of the region’s prominent civil law firms, we are recognized for our successful representation of individuals and companies facing liability relating to automotive and trucking negligence, medical malpractice, toxic torts, work related accidents, as well as various other forms of general liability.

Responsibilities

Our attorneys get REAL responsibilities from day one. Talented attorneys get full ownership of a case from inception to resolution meaning they are the point person for the day to day responsibilities and handle all aspects.

• Drafting of pleadings, correspondence, memoranda, and other documents.
• Record and disseminate all information on behalf of the clients.
• Summarize medical records and highlight important information.
• Write reports to clients summarizing the status of the case and the next steps that will be taken.
• Identify, research, and analyze legal issues and conflicting legal opinions.
• Take and defend depositions, handle arbitrations, and argue motions.
• Attend in-person and virtual court appearances.
• Provide legal representation of clients to protect their interests in defense of complex and high exposure litigation.
• Explain litigation to those unfamiliar with the process.
• Take charge of cases to move them toward cost effective, efficient, and fair resolutions.
• Juggle multiple assignments and/or deadlines while maintaining a professional demeanor.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in civil litigation: automobile negligence or premises liability.
• Experience handling depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and other complex assignments.
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
• Exhibits good judgment and organizational skills.
• The ability to manage a large caseload and the day-to-day tasks involved within cases.
• A strong desire to learn and grow in their legal profession.
• Strong verbal and interpersonal skills in order to work effectively with senior attorneys, partners, staff, clients, opposing counsel, and the court system.
• Experience billing for your time.

Benefits

Our Firm offers a generous benefits package, which includes a 401(k) with employer contribution, paid time off, flexible spending and health savings accounts, medical, dental, and vision insurance, employer paid life insurance, voluntary insurances, parental leave, annual bonuses, and professional development assistance.

Pay

From $100k/yr

Goldberg, Miller & Rubin is an equal opportunity employer and will make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or other protected status, in accordance with federal, state and local laws. At Goldberg, Miller & Rubin, we define diversity and inclusion broadly and focus on helping professionals of all races, religions, national origins, gender identities, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and physical abilities feel a sense of belonging. Diversity and inclusion are core values of the firm, and we recognize the richness they bring to our workplace.