Trial Attorney

Do you have a successful track record representing clients and are interested in mentoring the next generation of legal professionals? Our firm is seeking an experienced senior attorney who is adept at handling a large caseload and familiar with all aspects of the trial process, particularly drafting pleadings, motions, notices, and working toward a resolution. Your years of experience will also help coach our newer associates toward a similar route for success. If this sounds like a perfect position for you, please send us your resume today.

Responsibilities:

1. Anticipate, prepare for, and attend trials, mediation, and arbitration on behalf of clients
2. Get appropriate documents prepared, such as motions, pleadings, notices, and discovery requests and responses
3. Attend court hearings on behalf of clients and argue motions
4. Stay updated on changing applicable laws and statutes on the local, state, and federal levels
5. Conduct research and draft pleadings, briefs, and motions
6. Manage a pipeline of approximately 100-120 personal injury cases to ensure cases progress seamlessly from inception to settlement/trial
7. Litigate cases for maximum settlement amounts
8. Conduct depositions
9. Attend mediations, hearings, and trials as needed
10. Prepare legal documents
11. Maintain heavy communication with clients, opposing counsel and adjusters
12. Negotiate settlements as needed, outside of mediation and trial
13. Meet monthly established goals and metrics

Qualifications:

1. Excellent time management and interpersonal skills are required, as well as persuasive writing and verbal communication skills
2. Previous experience advocating for clients in trials, mediation, and arbitration
3. Five years of experience as a senior associate in the legal industry
4. Bachelor’s degree with a law degree from an accredited law school (such as an LLM, JSD, or J.D. degree)
5. Member of state and local bar associations in good standing
6. Must have an active NY bar license in good standing
7. At least 5+ years of experience working as an associate attorney
8. Excellent customer service skills
9. Track Record of successful settlements via negotiation, Offers of Settlement, mediation and jury trials

Compensation:

$200,000+ based on experience + bonus