Litigation Associate

Silverman & Associates; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Silverman & Associates in White Plains, NY seeks a Litigation Associate Attorney with 2 to 10 years of practice experience. The boutique firm defends civil rights and employment discrimination cases, as well as general liability defense, in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies.

The associate will manage own caseload, appear at hearings and depositions, draft motions, and conduct complex legal research. Excellent writing and oral advocacy are essential.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school must be completed.
• Excellent writing and research skills.
• Superior academic credentials.
• Admission to practice law in New York required.
• Interest in civil rights and employment discrimination litigation.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload for court appearances, hearings, and depositions.
• Conduct complex legal research and draft motions and other submissions.
• Handle document discovery and drafting of pleadings and briefs.
• Assist with student disciplinary hearings and appeals as needed.

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Job description

Seeking Litigation Associate Attorney with two (2) to ten (10) years of practice experience for boutique White Plains law firm specializing in defense of civil rights and employment discrimination cases and general liability defense practice. Excellent opportunity to gain extensive experience in litigation in state and federal court and before administrative agencies, as well as training from several experienced litigators. Associate will have own caseload for handling of court appearances, hearings, oral arguments, document discovery and depositions, and will conduct complex legal research and drafting of motions and other written submissions. Also some work handling student disciplinary hearings and appeals. Very collaborative work atmosphere with focus on attorney growth and skill development and exposure to all aspects of civil litigation.

Required Qualifications: J.D. from accredited law school; Admission to practice law in New York; Superior academic credentials; Excellent writing and research skills; Excellent oral advocacy skills; Demonstrated interest in employment discrimination and civil rights/constitutional law litigation and/or general litigation. Former government attorneys welcome.