Litigation Associate

Skills
Analytical SkillsCase LawDepositionsLegal AssistanceLegal ProceduresLegal ResearchLegal Writing
Role

What the job involves

The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.

Requirements

  • Expertise in law and legal procedures
  • Experience drafting and filing motions and related documents
  • Strong legal research skills for case law and precedent analysis
  • Proficiency managing depositions and discovery processes
  • No-fault experience
  • Familiarity with courtroom procedures and case presentation
  • Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
  • Active bar membership in good standing in New York
  • Strong analytical organizational and communication skills
  • Experience with complex litigation is a plus

Nice to have

  • Proactive
  • Detail-oriented
  • Analytical
  • Organized
  • Communicative

Day to day

  • Handle all aspects of litigation including motions discovery and depositions
  • Conduct thorough legal research and analyze case law and precedent
  • Draft legal documents and represent clients in court appearances