New York-Associate Attorney
About The Position
The Associate Attorney will support and assist in the representation of clients in state and federal plaintiff's-side wage-and-hour, class, and representative action litigation against regional, national, and Fortune 500 companies. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, conducting legal research; drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery responses; assisting with deposition preparation and attendance; preparing for and appearing at court hearings; and communicating with clients under the guidance of senior attorneys. Our caseload is growing and the ideal candidate for this position is a licensed attorney who is organized, professional, eager to learn, and committed to achieving strong outcomes for our clients.
Requirements
- Licensed to practice law in New York or licensed in another U.S. jurisdiction and pending admission to the New York Bar
- 1-3 years of experience in civil litigation
- Experience with discovery in the civil litigation context
- Experience with oral advocacy and appearing in Court
- Experience with motion practice
- Experience taking/defending depositions
- Candidates must be able to travel on occasion
- Must be licensed to practice law in the state of New York
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience with class actions
- Prior experience with complex litigation
- Prior experience with wage and hour litigation
Responsibilities
- Conducting legal research
- Drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery responses
- Assisting with deposition preparation and attendance
- Preparing for and appearing at court hearings
- Communicating with clients under the guidance of senior attorneys
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Opportunity for Performance Based Discretionary Bonus & Merit Increases
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
