Litigation Attorney

2-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm in New Windsor is seeking a Litigation Attorney with a minimum of 3 years of recent New York litigation experience. The successful candidate will independently manage a litigation caseload, collaborating with other attorneys and partners on legal matters and effectively communicating with various stakeholders. Independently manage a litigation caseload from the pleading stage to settlement/trial. Collaborate with other attorneys and partners on legal matters. Communicate effectively with Drake Loeb staff, attorneys, clients, litigation vendors, and outside attorneys. Possess a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited Law School. Licensed to practice law in New York. Specific experience in handling pleading and motion practice, all phases of discovery and settlement; trial experience is preferred. Demonstrate superior oral communication and negotiation skills. Exhibit excellent legal research and writing skills.

Duties:

• Manage all aspects of litigation cases, from pleading through to settlement/trial.
• Collaborate closely with other attorneys and partners on legal matters.
• Maintain effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Conducted legal research and drafted various legal documents.
• Handle pleading and motion practice, all phases of discovery, and settlement negotiations.
• Demonstrate superior oral communication and negotiation skills.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (.) degree from an accredited Law School.
• Licensed to practice law in New York.
• 3+ years of recent New York litigation experience.

Skills:

• Independently manage a litigation caseload.
• Collaboration with other attorneys and partners.
• Effective communication with various stakeholders.
• Legal research and writing skills.
• Pleading and motion practice experience.
• Trial experience (preferred).

Legal