Associate Attorney - Municipal Litigation

Harris Beach Murtha•Uniondale, NY

29d•$142,000 - $185,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Harris Beach Murtha Cullina PLLC seeks an energetic, knowledgeable mid-level litigation associate to assist with all types of municipal litigation matters in a thriving and highly productive litigation practice. The Litigation Associate will have the opportunity to obtain significant state and federal litigation and trial experience in a team environment, oversee a significant case load from inception, meet and create contacts with New York State and Federal Court personnel, and actively participate in their career development and growth, practically and professionally. They will argue before State and Federal Courts; represent clients in courtroom and mediation/arbitration proceedings, take and defend depositions, be an active research team member to assist clients with various factual and legal issues, collaborate with senior partners on case management and strategy, and draft legal documents, i.e. motions, pleadings, memoranda, discovery demands. They will also obtain experience factually researching business and corporate policies, and programs by examining records and transactions underlying business disputes and investigations.

Requirements

3+ years’ experience in litigation required
Admission to New York bar required
Must have Juris Doctorate degree with an ABA accredited law school and be an active member in good standing of the bar
Exceptionally strong writing skills are required
Must have excellent verbal communication skills
Demonstrated high level organizational skills for prioritizing workload
Demonstrated ability to absorb, process and understand, new information rapidly
Must be able to manage competing priorities
Maintains high standards of performance
Exhibits conscientiousness, dedication, self-discipline, and a sense of responsibility
Must have a professional, cooperative, positive and flexible attitude
Ability to work with diverse personalities within various levels of the organization

Nice To Haves

Military experience welcome

Responsibilities

Obtain significant state and federal litigation and trial experience in a team environment
Oversee a significant case load from inception
Meet and create contacts with New York State and Federal Court personnel
Actively participate in their career development and growth, practically and professionally
Argue before State and Federal Courts; Represent our clients in courtroom and mediation/arbitration proceedings
Take and defend depositions
Be an active research team member to assist clients with various factual and legal issues
Collaborate with senior partners on case management and strategy
Draft legal documents, i.e. motions, pleadings, memoranda, discovery demands
Obtain experience factually researching business and corporate policies, and programs by examining records and transactions underlying business disputes and investigations