Senior Associate

MARKS, O'NEILL, O'BRIEN, DOHERTY & KELLY P.C•Tarrytown, NY

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Marks, O’Neill, O’Brien, Doherty & Kelly (“MOODK”) is a mid-sized, regional firm specializing in general liability, professional liability, and toxic tort litigation matters. We are seeking experienced attorneys to join our team in the Tarrytown, NY office. This is a full-time position offering a flexible, collegial, and collaborative environment with meaningful work that can expand professional experience. The role involves counseling clients on a variety of legal issues that are diverse and challenging. The firm has offices located in PA, NJ, NY, DE, and MD. This position can be filled in a remote, hybrid, or onsite capacity.

Requirements

At least 7 years of litigation experience (Note: The job posting also mentions '10 + years of litigation experience' and 'This position is open to all experience levels' which creates ambiguity. The most specific requirement for the 'experienced role' is 7 years).
Current and active NY Bar membership in good standing.
Superior written and oral communications skills.
Strong organization and attention to detail.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Proficiency in LexisNexis/Lexis software.
Familiarity with Case/File Management systems.
Experience drafting discovery, taking lead on depositions and arguing motions is required.
Knowledge of federal and state rules of civil procedures is essential.

Nice To Haves

The ability to track billable hours is strongly preferred.
Strong preference given to those with a background in General Liability or/and Labor and Employment Law.

Responsibilities

Represent clients in all phases of litigation from initiation to expert discovery in matters involving professional liability or labor and employment.
Attend court appearances, hearings, depositions and case management conferences.
Conduct complex legal research and discovery investigations.
Draft discovery requests and responses, motions, case evaluation summaries, court orders, settlement agreements, affidavits, pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda.
Review discovery responses, depositions and prepare summaries and litigation update reports.
Negotiate with opposing counsel to settle claims.
Communicate closely with clients during the course of litigation to provide legal analysis, status reports and advice.