Defense Litigation Associate

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid remote opportunity)

Description: We are seeking an associate to join our nationally-recognized Mass Torts and Industry-Wide Litigation team, with a focus on NYS Labor Law and personal injury litigation practice. Given the broad reach of our practice, this role will involve working collaboratively with colleagues in all of our offices as well as our local counsel throughout the country.

Responsibilities:

1. Research Labor Law and personal injury issues, and collaborate with senior attorneys to devise related defense strategies
2. Take and defend depositions
3. Manage discovery and e-discovery
4. Draft reports, legal memoranda, pleadings, discovery demands/responses, motions, briefs, etc.
5. Participate in trial/ADR planning and preparation
6. Represent clients at courtroom conferences and motion appearances
7. Manage day-to-day aspects of Labor Law and personal injury files, under supervision

Qualifications:

1. 3+ years of general liability litigation experience
2. Juris Doctorate from ABA-accredited law school
3. Must be admitted in New York
4. Experience before NYS courts required; federal experience a plus
5. Strong deposition, motion, pleading and e-discovery experience required
6. Familiarity with Zoom, MS Teams, and other video conferencing platforms to participate in depositions, court conferences, and meetings
7. Must have ability to travel for in-person depositions and court conferences, including overnight, as needed
8. Excellent research skills, writing skills and verbal communication required
9. Must be able to function effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
10. Demonstrated high level organizational skills for prioritizing workload
11. Demonstrated ability to absorb, process and understand new information rapidly
12. Must be able to manage competing priorities
13. Maintains high standards of performance
14. Exhibit conscientiousness, dedication, self-discipline, and a sense of responsibility
15. Must have a professional, cooperative, positive and flexible attitude
16. Military experience welcome

Harris Beach is committed to an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from diverse candidates with varied backgrounds and skills. Harris Beach PLLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary information: The salary information below will vary depending upon relevant experience for the position and geographic locations.

Other details:

• Pay Type: Salary
• Min Hiring Rate: $132,000.00
• Max Hiring Rate: $165,000.00