Our client, a prominent law firm with offices throughout New York, has an immediate need for an experienced Associate Attorney w Litigation experience to join their winning team in White Plains.

Our candidate of choice will have an opportunity to litigate a variety of matters including product liability, commercial business disputes, asbestos defense, general liability, and/or other interesting litigation matters. The ideal candidate will have 3-4 years of litigation experience. Courtroom and deposition experience as well as a working knowledge of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the NY CPLR are necessary. Excellent research, investigation, and writing skills are required. The firm offers a competitive salary and benefits.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/REQUIREMENTS:

• Admission to practice law in the State of New York. Secondary admission to practice law in the State of New Jersey is a plus.
• A minimum of three (3) years of litigation experience.
• Previous experience preparing and responding to (1) initial pleadings, (2) motions to dismiss, (3) written fact discovery demands, including requests for production, interrogatories, and requests for admission, (4) written expert discovery demands, including requests for production, interrogatories, and expert witness disclosures, and (5) discovery-related motions and meet-and-confer correspondence.
• The ideal candidate will also have experience with preparing and responding to Daubert and/or Frye motions, and motions for summary judgment.
• Experience with trial-related court filings (i.e., motions in limine, requests to charge, verdict sheets, etc.) is a plus.
• Deposition experience is preferred with the ideal candidate having independently taken and defended some depositions.
• Courtroom experience is preferred with the ideal candidate having independently presented oral argument in motion practice.
• Stellar written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and handle a robust caseload.
• Juris Doctor degree (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law in New York.
• Experience in litigations involving businesses, real property, contract disputes and other general civil and commercial litigation.
• 7-10 years of experience with Real Estate Law/ Litigation.
• Ability to build rapport with clients.
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible, work independently with limited oversight and prioritize work tasks in an effective manner.
• Proven ability to creatively accomplish organization goals while assessing and managing legal risk.
• Collaborative with a can-do attitude balanced with the ability to gracefully communicate difficult messages.
• Comfortable working with all levels of business professionals, including senior management and all colleagues at other departments in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite

Please apply today for an immediate interview!

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