Litigation Associate Attorney

Abrams Fensterman, LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Abrams Fensterman, LLP seeks a Litigation Associate Attorney with 2-3+ years of experience to join our growing White Plains office. You will handle litigation matters, draft pleadings, motions, and discovery, conduct research, and support hearings and trials in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate is a self-starter with excellent communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and a commitment to high-quality client service in a busy litigation practice.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in New York.
• State and federal court litigation experience.
• 7+ years of experience in litigation.
• Must be detail and deadline oriented.
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and prioritize work tasks in an effective manner.
• Strong oral and written advocacy skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• ADR and administrative tribunal experience a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery demands and responses.
• Conduct legal research.
• Appear in court.
• Assist with depositions.
• Support hearings and trials.

Skills

Litigation experience

Oral advocacy

Written advocacy

Detail oriented

Deadline orientation

Prioritization

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Decision making

ADR experience

Education

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school

Licensed to practice law in New York

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

About the job

Our legal team is committed to providing each client with quality counsel, innovative solutions, and personalized service. Founded in 2000, the firm offers the legal expertise of its 120+ attorneys, who have accumulated experience and problem-solving skills over decades of practice.

We are a vibrant, busy, and growing full-service law firm looking to increase our talented ranks of Litigation Attorneys by adding a Litigation Associate Attorney with 2-3+ years of experience to join our growing White Plains office.

Successful Candidate

A self-starter with a strong work ethic and organizational skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential for this position. Must be a team player genuinely interested in working in a supportive, collaborative environment.

The candidate should have experience in litigation matters, including but not limited to drafting pleadings, motions, discovery demands and responses, conducting legal research, appearing in court, assisting with depositions, and supporting hearings and trials.

What You Will Need to Have

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law in New York
• State and federal court litigation experience
• 7+ years of experience in litigation
• Must be detail and deadline oriented
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and prioritize work tasks in an effective manner
• Strong oral and written advocacy skills
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• ADR and administrative tribunal experience a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook

A writing sample will be requested before any interview.