Description:
A National Defense Litigation Firm is seeking a well-rounded, highly-motivated litigation attorney with 5-7 years of experience for its New York office. The successful candidate must have an active Bar License, strong academic credentials, and willingness to learn and gain trial experience from a dedicated and successful litigation team. This opportunity offers a broad experience base to talented attorneys who wish to join a success driven, vibrant team.A National Defense Litigation Firm represents a variety of clients from global corporations to small local businesses and individual clients in high-risk litigation and business disputes across the country and U.S. Territories. The successful candidate will be a part of a national team of over 200 lawyers and professional staff spread across twelve locations in Atlanta, GA; Charleston, SC; Charleston, WVA; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Detroit, MI; Los Angeles, CA; Napa, CA; New York, NY; Raleigh, NC; St. Louis, MO and San Francisco, CA.
A National Defense Litigation Firm offers a competitive salary complemented by a full, comprehensive benefits package including Medical Insurance, Vision Plan, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, 401k, Short and Long Term Disability and Profit Sharing.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Trial preparation, including strategy discussion, discovery, records review, client interviews and witness preparation
- Research, both legal and of people, businesses, and worksites
- Drafting of briefs, memos, and client updates
- Attendance at depositions, hearings, and/or mediations
- National travel, up to 20% of the time, sometimes on short notice
Skills and Educational Requirements:
- Actively licensed and in good standing with a New York State Bar; multiple bar licenses are a plus but not mandatory
- Strong writing, analytical, and communications skills
- 5-7 years experience in defense litigation. Product liability or toxic tort litigation a plus
- Ability to thrive in a high-paced environment, requiring exceptional organizational skills, juggling priorities, and adhering to strict deadlines
- Must be a self-starter who can handle multiple projects with competing priorities and understand the importance of deadlines
- Client-focused mentality
- Takes initiatives and welcomes challenges
