Description:
A law firm specializing in legal services for medical providers in the field of No-Fault insurance is seeking an Associate Attorney with relevant federal litigation experience in to join its office in Downtown Brooklyn. This is a full-time, virtual job, meaning that candidates will work from home, except where the occasional court appearance may be required in-person. Work will be performed by accessing our web-based case management system as well as those particular portals (e.g., PACER, NYSCEF) relevant to the matters being handled.Responsibilities:
- Handle and oversee matters involving causes of action based on civil RICO, common law fraud and other issues.
- Attend conferences and make appearances (whether virtual or in-person).
- Gather evidence, evaluate findings, and develop effective strategies and arguments.
- Taking depositions.
- Draft, prepare, and review legal documents.
- Negotiate settlements.
- Work independently and collaboratively to complete projects.
Overall Expectations:
- Juris Doctor degree. Licensed to practice law in the State of New York and in the Eastern District of New York.
- Candidates with at least 2-3 years of relevant experience working on federal cases. Special consideration will be given to those candidates whose federal experience is in the field of no-fault or insurance related matters.
- Uphold and promote a cooperative work environment.
- Strive to understand and improve upon the firm's internal processes.
Skills Required to Succeed:
- Candidates must be licensed to practice in the Eastern District of New York federal courts.
- Candidates must have significant experience utilizing Pacer.
- Candidates must have personally worked on federal matters and have appeared as counsel on multiple federal cases.
- Excellent interpersonal skills (i.e., active listening, negotiation, persuasion).
- Strong analytical skills (i.e., critical thinking, problem solving, decision making).
- Ability to stay organized and meet rigid deadlines.
- Strong proficiency with computers (i.e., Adobe Acrobat, MS Word, MS Excel, Google Workspace).
