NY - Barred Litigation Attorney - Remote Position
About The Position
MOODK is a dynamic firm on the forefront of insurance defense litigation, founded in 1986. Our talented team represents clients in a variety of matters involving casualty, professional liability, labor law, construction defect and coverage. With offices in Pennsylvania (Philadelphia and Pittsburgh), New Jersey, Delaware, New York (Manhattan and Westchester County) and Maryland, we offer our clients a regional approach to their litigation needs. We are seeking Associates to fill multiple positions for experienced litigators to represent our New York clients. We offer a competitive salary commensurate to experience. This is a full-time position with competitive salary, benefit package and flexible work environment (remote or hybrid allowed, except for court-mandated appearances). This is a unique opportunity that provides a legal practice where a motivated lawyer is called upon daily to counsel our clients on a variety of legal issues that are as diverse as they are challenging.
Requirements
- Must be barred in NY.
- Familiarity with NY law and procedure required.
- Previous experience required, preferably in civil litigation.
- Excellent writing and organizational skills, and comfortable working in a fast paced and demanding environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Proficient in Lexis software
Nice To Haves
- Experience drafting discovery, taking lead on depositions and arguing motions is preferred.
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.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
