Job Title
Litigation Attorney in White Plains, NY
Job Profile
Attorney
The candidate will represent the company, its affiliated companies, and client funds in all facets of litigation (primarily collection-related) and arbitrations. Will prepare various documents and reports for court, company management, and funds' trustees. Manage team of 2 paralegals who work in above areas. Supervise work of local counsel nationally to ensure compliance with funds' litigation requirements. Prepare court documents, including pleadings, briefs, discovery requests, and demand letters. Court appearances and arguments. Arbitration appearances and arguments. Meetings and negotiations. Preparation for and examination of parties and witnesses at depositions. Preparation of Trustees' reports, opinion letters, settlement agreements. Coordination with company and affiliated companies' staff. Supervision of local counsel.
Qualification and Experience
The candidate should have a Law degree with Bar admission in New York State, including federal courts. Must have 2+ years of experience. Should have ability to communicate with Court personnel, other attorneys, Fund Trustees, staff of company and affiliated companies, Union staff and employers. Must have ability to analyze legal principals and facts and successfully and persuasively apply the law to the facts of each case. Knowledge of Westlaw, Court data bases (ECF, PACER) and various corporate data bases (Choicepoint, Dun and Bradstreet) is essential. Knowledge of ERISA and withdrawal liability a plus. Working knowledge of MS Office Suite required. Ability to manage paralegal staff is needed.
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Date Last Verified Nov 08,2012 |
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Posted on May 10,2012 |
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Company info
Organization Type
In-House
Years of Experience
Min 2 yrs required
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