NY Litigation Associate Attorney

Regional collection law firm seeks NY Attorney. We are looking for attorneys at all experience levels. The attorney will attend regular court appearances for conferences and motions as well as work both independently and collaboratively on litigated matters. Salary dependent on experience.

Position Summary:

· Daily court appearances both in-person and virtual for conferences, motions and other matters on the courts’ calendars.

· Responsible for managing a caseload and assignments of litigated and non-litigated claims.

· Develop and implement litigation strategy, review and approve pleadings, discovery, motion practice, settlement agreements and other hands-on drafting related to the firm’s practice.

· Work directly with firm senior management and firm clients to lead matters to positive resolution.

· Partner with firm paralegal and support staff in producing and responding to legal demands.

Requirements:

· J.D. from an ABA accredited law school.

· Admitted to and in good standing with NY bar.

· Self-directed professional with attention to detail and ability to manage workload and

· prioritize appropriately.

· This position requires regular travel.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Ability to establish trusted partnerships with internal and external clients.

· Ability to work as a team player and with collaborative assignments.

· Ability to maintain confidential information and acceptable standards of office and professional conduct.

Preferred: Previous litigation or creditor's rights experience is preferred but not required; additional bar admissions a plus.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• Bar (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Islandia, NY (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person