NY Litigation Associate Attorney — Growth & Training

Zwicker & Associates; Village of Garden City (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision and dental insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Job summary

Zwicker & Associates, P.C. in Garden City, NY, seeks an Associate Attorney with strong organizational, written, and verbal skills to join our team handling active litigation files.

Only NY bar admission required; base salary $90,000–$100,000 per year plus bonus; full-time with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for advancement. Responsibilities include drafting, reviewing pleadings, negotiating settlements, and appearing at hearings, with support for ongoing professional

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice law and in good standing in New York.
• Strong organizational skills and time management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload.
• Desire to learn and grow within a national firm.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and file pleadings and motions for active litigation files.
• Review case files and pleadings to determine appropriate action.
• Advocate for clients at hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Negotiate settlements to protect client interests while maintaining ethics.
• Maintain accurate documentation in case management software.
• Travel to various courtrooms within the branch office footprint as required.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Self-starter

Eagerness to learn

Caseload management

Courtroom appearances

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) admitted in NY

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Zwicker & Associates, P.C. in Garden City, NY, seeks an Associate Attorney with strong organizational, written, and verbal skills to join our team handling active litigation files.

Only NY bar admission required; base salary $90,000–$100,000 per year plus bonus; full-time with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for advancement. Responsibilities include drafting, reviewing pleadings, negotiating settlements, and appearing at hearings, with support for ongoing professional