Senior Associate
$120,000–$180,000 year
HybridTarrytown, New York, United States
Job Summary
Represent clients in all phases of litigation from initiation to expert discovery in matters involving professional liability or labor and employment. Attend court appearances, hearings, depositions, and case management conferences. Conduct complex legal research and discovery investigations. Draft discovery requests and responses, motions, case evaluation summaries, court orders, settlement agreements, affidavits, pleadings, and legal memoranda. Review discovery responses, depositions, and prepare litigation update reports. Negotiate with opposing counsel to settle claims. Communicate closely with clients to provide legal analysis, status reports, and advice. This full-time role in Tarrytown, NY requires 10+ years of litigation experience and proficiency in Lexis and Microsoft Office.
Required Qualifications
- at least 7 years of litigation experience
- Current and active NY Bar membership in good standing
- Superior written and oral communications skills
- Strong organization and attention to detail
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and LexisNexis
- Familiarity with Case/File Management systems
- Knowledge of federal and state rules of civil procedures
- 10 + years of litigation experience
- Must be barred in NY
- Experience drafting discovery, taking lead on depositions and arguing motions
- Excellent writing and organizational skills
- comfortable working in a fast paced and demanding environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Proficient in Lexis software
Desired Qualifications
- The ability to track billable hours is strongly preferred
- a background in General Liability or/or Labor and Employment Law
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