Position Title: Associate Attorney (New York Office)
Reports To: Supervising Attorney
Position: Full Time; Salary Exempt
Supervisor Role: No
Overall Descriptions of the Position:
An associate attorney is responsible for conducting depositions of fact and expert witnesses; developing, sending, and responding to discovery; effectively communicating with clients; researching and drafting motions and briefs; and generally working up an asbestos-disease case from intake to trial.
Position Requirements:
Attorney with 5+ years of asbestos experience
Proficient in MS Office Applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Self-motivated and well-organized
Ability to problem solve and strategize
Compassion for helping terminally sick clients
Adaptable and responsive to client needs based on health status
Position Duties (including, but not limited to):
Case work up and motions
Conduct client and witness interviews to obtain and evaluate information
Depose witnesses and clients
Appear in court as needed
Assist with Plaintiff's discovery preparation
Assist in returning and responding to client and defense counsel communication
Gather and analyze information by examining records such as Social Security, Medical, Military, and Union records
Delegate assignments to team paralegals and legal assistants
Education, Certificates and Licenses:
Licensed to practice Law in the State of New York (required) and State of New Jersey (preferred) and Pennsylvania (preferred)
Must be able to pass pre-employment background check