New York City Legal Jobs in Law Firm

Attorney The candidate must have 4-7 years of experience litigating defense matters from inception to conclusion. Cases will generally involve the defense of tort matters with an emphasis on product liability and complex catastrophic torts on behalf of insurance carriers, third-party administrators and self-insured clients. Superior writing skills are required. Familiarity with the defense of product liability, construction and fire personal injury and property damage matt... read more

Seeking Legal Assistants to search for and study legal documents to investigate facts and law of cases; to determine causes of action and to prepare cases; to prepare affidavits of documents and maintain document files and case correspondence; to research and analyze law sources to prepare drafts of briefs or arguments for review, approval, and to use by attorney; to review and file pleadings, petitions and other documents relevant to court actions; to deliver or direct del... read more

Patent Partner The candidate should preferably be registered with the USPTO and have 8+ years of meaningful experience in patent law, with at least a portion of that time at a large national law firm. Experience should include preparing prior art searches, prosecuting patent and trademark applications, providing legal opinions regarding patent and trademark infringement, and assisting the patent litigation group as requested. A background in electrical engineering or softw... read more

Law Clerk The candidate must be outstanding academic achievement and strong personal character. Must have clerked for judges in numerous trial and appellate courts throughout the country. read more

Paralegal The candidate will be responsible for: correspondence, independently from notes and dictation device; drawing up contracts; keeping records and taking minutes; and general administrative duties. Should have completed training for paralegal. Must have several years of professional experience. read more

Summer Associates Summer Associates will have hands-on, practical legal experience. Will work with attorneys in several areas of the law, and gain valuable industry knowledge. Summer Associates are encouraged from the program’s inception to find, and become knowledgeable, about an industry for which they have an affinity. Will be trained to be attorneys from day one—writing motions, drafting briefs, and participating in depositions, transactions and regulatory matters.... read more

Corporate and Business Transactional Partners The candidate should have backgrounds in corporate and general business transactions. Should have some portable business and strong referral relationships to drive new business as part of company’ growing national practice. Prior experience should include knowledge and familiarity with business-related contracts and transactions, including areas such as: Joint Venture Agreements; Partnership Agreements; Shareholder Agreements... read more

Attorney The candidate must have 6+ years of experience in the field of insurance defense with a strong emphasis on construction accident litigation and complex tort litigation. read more

Paralegal The candidate will be responsible for correspondence, independently from notes and dictation device, drawing up contracts, keeping records and taking minutes, and general administrative duties. Should have completed paralegal training. Several years of professional experience is required. read more

Real Estate Partner The candidate should be a partner-level attorney with portable business. Must have 8+ years of meaningful experience in the practice of real estate law and finance with a primary focus on commercial real estate transactions, including: development, lending, acquisitions, dispositions, financings (acquisition, construction and permanent loans), commercial leasing (office and retail), apartment, multi-family and hotel properties, REITS, property managemen... read more