Automobile & Premises Liability Defense Attorney

Morrison Mahoney LLP • New York, NY

7h • Hybrid

About The Position

Morrison Mahoney LLP is seeking a full-time Associate Attorney with at least four years of civil litigation experience defending Automobile and Premises Liability matters in New York. The position offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement and a collaborative, inclusive environment. The salary range is $150,000 to $180,000, commensurate with experience.

The Associate Attorney will manage a caseload from inception through resolution, draft pleadings, motions, and discovery requests, and prepare for and attend depositions, hearings, and trials. The role includes developing litigation strategies with clients, experts, and colleagues; communicating regularly with clients; preparing written status reports for insurers; conducting legal research; drafting strategic memoranda; and collaborating with partners and senior attorneys on case management. The attorney is also responsible for meeting court deadlines and scheduling requirements.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York State Bar.
• At least four years of experience defending Automobile and Premises Liability cases in New York.
• Ability to draft and argue dispositive motions.
• Ability to perform legal research and respond to discovery requests.
• Ability to prepare comprehensive written status reports for insurers.
• Experience independently taking and defending fact witness and expert depositions.
• Prior experience handling arbitrations and mediations.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases and a personal caseload from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery requests, and respond to discovery requests.
• Take and defend fact witness and expert depositions.
• Prepare for and attend depositions, hearings, and trials.
• Prepare and file dispositive motions and argue them.
• Handle arbitrations and mediations through alternative dispute resolution.
• Prepare comprehensive written status reports for insurers.
• Communicate regularly with clients and provide case updates.
• Work with clients, experts, and fellow attorneys to develop and execute litigation strategies.
• Conduct legal research and prepare strategic memoranda.
• Ensure compliance with court deadlines and scheduling requirements.
• Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys on case management.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Mobile phone reimbursement
• Associate Education Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree