Associate Attorney

3-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or Human Resources Department.

Position Overview:

Marshall Dennehey is seeking an associate attorney with 3-5 years of experience to join its Mass Torts & Industry-wide Litigation team in Melville, New York. The successful candidate will have a minimum of three (3) years of experience in asbestos litigation.

Responsibilities:
• Represent clients in court, before administrative bodies, or in other legal venues
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents
• Engage in legal research and writing
• Interview witnesses and conduct legal investigations
• Prepare and review legal documents
• Attend court hearings
• Negotiate settlements
• Represent clients in court or before administrative bodies
• Advise clients on legal matters
• Resolve disputes
• Monitor changes in relevant laws
• Develop case strategies
• Prepare and review contracts

Qualifications:
• JD Degree from accredited law school
• Admission to New York State Bar in good standing
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in asbestos litigation
• Excellent analytical and research skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to develop and maintain positive client relationships

H1: Associate Attorney - 3-5 Yrs Experience - Asbestos - Melville, NY

H2: Compensation

Marshall Dennehey is offering a competitive salary range of $110,000 - $120,000 to the successful candidate. The firm also offers a comprehensive employee benefits package, a new firm funded Lifestyle Account beginning January 2023 entitled “Marshall Associate Advantage”, and a sound future.

H2: Qualifications

• JD Degree from accredited law school
• Admission to New York State Bar in good standing
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in asbestos litigation
• Excellent analytical and research skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to develop and maintain positive client relationships

H2: Responsibilities

• Represent clients in court, before administrative bodies, or in other legal venues
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents
• Engage in legal research and writing
• Interview witnesses and conduct legal investigations
• Prepare and review legal documents
• Attend court hearings
• Negotiate settlements
• Represent clients in court or before administrative bodies
• Advise clients on legal matters
• Resolve disputes
• Monitor changes in relevant laws
• Develop case strategies
• Prepare and review contracts

H2: About Marshall Dennehey

Marshall Dennehey is a leading Am Law 200 civil defense law firm with over sixty years of continued service to our corporate, insurance, and individual clients. We seek to hire attorneys who want to find their “forever home” and offer competitive salaries, multiple financial bonus opportunities throughout the year, a comprehensive employee benefits package, and a sound future. The firm is committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local pay equity laws. Marshall Dennehey also supports and encourages workplace diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer AA/M/F/D/V.

Qualified applicants may submit their cover letter and resume for consideration. Marshall Dennehey does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or Human Resources Department.

Comprehensive employee benefits package, financial bonus opportunities, Lifestyle Account, future advancement opportunities

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school

Interested candidates can submit their cover letter and resume for consideration

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