Trial Attorney
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Do you have a successful track record representing clients and are interested in mentoring the next generation of legal professionals? Our firm is seeking an experienced senior attorney who is adept at handling a large caseload and familiar with all aspects of the trial process, particularly drafting pleadings, motions, notices, and working toward a resolution. Your years of experience will also help coach our newer associates toward a similar route for success. If this sounds like a perfect position for you, please send us your resume today.

Responsibilities:

Anticipate, prepare for, and attend trials, mediation, and arbitration on behalf of clients

Get appropriate documents prepared, such as motions, pleadings, notices, and discovery requests and responses

Attend court hearings on behalf of clients and argue motions

Stay updated on changing applicable laws and statutes on the local, state, and federal levels

Conduct research and draft pleadings, briefs, and motions

Manage a pipeline of approximately 100-120 personal injury cases to ensure cases progress seamlessly from inception to settlement/trial

Litigate cases for maximum settlement amounts

Conduct depositions

Attend mediations, hearings, and trials as needed

Prepare legal documents

Maintain heavy communication with clients, opposing counsel and adjusters

Negotiate settlements as needed, outside of mediation and trial

Meet monthly established goals and metrics

Qualifications:

Excellent time management and interpersonal skills are required, as well as persuasive writing and verbal communication skills

Previous experience advocating for clients in trials, mediation, and arbitration

Five years of experience as a senior associate in the legal industry

Bachelor's degree with a law degree from an accredited law school (such as an LLM, JSD, or J.D. degree)

Member of state and local bar associations in good standing

Must have an active NY bar license in good standing

At least 5+ years of experience working as an associate attorney

Excellent customer service skills

Track Record of successful settlements via negotiation, Offers of Settlement, mediation and jury trials

Compensation:

$200,000+ based on experience + bonus

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