Senior Attorney needed for New York City office

5-20 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Title: Senior Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in New York City is seeking a Senior Attorney with extensive experience in drafting litigation documents, including motions, discovery responses, and memoranda. The ideal candidate will have 6+ years of experience in health care, ERISA, and commercial litigation matters, with strong communication, drafting, and interpersonal skills. The Senior Attorney will work both independently and as part of a team, managing multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.

Duties:

• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
• Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence efficiently and responsively.
• Provide timely, accurate, and quality work products.
• Successfully meet deadlines and expectations and perform work duties as required.
• Foster positive work relationships.
• Comply with all firm policies and practices.
• Engage in physical and sedentary activities, such as working at a computer for extended periods, participating in digital/virtual conference calls, and attending meetings as needed.
• Perform all other duties, tasks, or projects as assigned.
• Review and draft discovery responses, briefs, motions, and memoranda.

Requirements:

• 6+ years of experience with drafting litigation documents, such as motions to dismiss, written discovery, and summary judgment motions in health care, ERISA, and commercial litigation matters.
• State and federal court experience is a plus.
• Strong communication, drafting, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively.
• Strong project management skills and attention to detail.
• Admitted to practice law.

Education and Certifications:

• 6+ years of experience and admitted to practice law.
• Strong academic backgrounds from nationally recognized schools.

Skills:

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent drafting skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong project management skills.
• Attention to detail.

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