Civil Litigation Attorney

3-3 yrs required

Full-time

No

# Civil Litigation Attorney

Phillips & Associates, a law firm specializing in employment discrimination suits for plaintiffs experiencing sexual and racial harassment, pregnancy discrimination, and disability discrimination on the job, is hiring an Associate. This is a full-time exempt position with competitive salary commensurate with experience and skills.

## Job Summary

Phillips & Associates is looking for an attorney with civil litigation experience to work in a collegial environment in their New York City office. The Associate would primarily second chair work on cases and foster the firm’s efforts in prosecuting all manner of employment cases.

## Responsibilities
- Conducting thorough legal research to analyze statutes, regulations, case law, and other relevant legal authorities
- Communicating with clients to gather information, provide updates on case progress, answer legal questions, and address concerns
- Drafting legal documents such as pleadings, motions, federal and state complaints, and legal memoranda
- Assisting in managing caseloads, including organizing and maintaining case files, calendars, and deadlines
- Preparing and conducting depositions, including questioning witnesses and gathering evidence
- Managing the discovery process, including drafting and responding to discovery requests and conducting document reviews
- Representing clients in court proceedings, including trials, arbitrations, and settlement conferences
- Providing guidance and mentorship to junior associates, paralegals, and support staff and assisting in professional development, review work, and delegate assignments

## Qualifications

- A minimum of 3 years of litigation or clerkship experience
- Demonstrated interest and skill in legal writing, research, and analysis
- An ability to speak clearly, effectively, and persuasively
- Outstanding time management and organizational skills, with careful attention to detail
- A demonstrated ability to perform well independently and with grace under pressure in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
- A collaborative and collegial approach to work, and an ability and desire to work and learn in a team-based environment
- A commitment to advocating on behalf of those who have been deprived of their legal rights on the job
- Experience conducting, defending, and preparing for depositions
- Admitted to the New York Bar

## Salary and Benefits

This is a full-time exempt position with competitive salary ranging from $100, To $150, Annually. Benefits include health, vision and dental, and an employer matching retirement contribution.

## About Phillips & Associates

Phillips & Associates was selected as one of the “10 Best Employment & Labor Law Firms” in New York” by the American Institute of Legal Counsel. Additionally, many of our attorneys have achieved “best of” status in employment law. We only represent plaintiffs, not employers or management.

Phillips & Associates is an equal opportunity employer. They value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. Phillips & Associates encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status.

## How to Apply

Please email a cover letter, resume, and recent writing sample to the Operations Manager, Vanessa Keys.

Health, Vision and Dental, Employer Matching Retirement Contribution

Legal Research, Analysis, Client Communication, Drafting Legal Documents, Case Management, Depositions and Discovery, Courtroom Representation, Mentoring and Supervision

Email cover letter, resume, and recent writing sample to the Operations Manager, Vanessa Keys

Qualification and Experience Minimum of 3 years of litigation or clerkship experience, Demonstrated interest and skill in legal writing, research, and analysis, Ability to speak clearly, effectively, and persuasively, Outstanding time management and organizational skills, with careful attention to detail, Demonstrated ability to perform well independently and with grace under pressure in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment, Collaborative and collegial approach to work, Ability and desire to work and learn in a team-based environment, Commitment to advocating on behalf of those who have been deprived of their legal rights on the job, Experience conducting, defending, and preparing for depositions, Admitted to the New York Bar

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