Litigation Associate Attorney - Product Liability
Hawkins Parnell & Young
- New York City, NY
- $120,000-140,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Engage in all facets of trial preparation, including strategy formulation, discovery, record analysis, client interviews, and witness preparation.
- Conduct comprehensive research on legal issues, people, businesses, and worksites.
- Draft briefs, memos, and client communications.
- Attend depositions, hearings, mediations, and other proceedings.
- Travel nationwide for legal proceedings, client meetings, and other occasions up to 20% of the time, sometimes on short notice.
- Active license and good standing with the New York State Bar; additional bar admissions are a plus.
- 3-8 years of experience in defense litigation, preferably involving product liability or toxic exposures.
- Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in fast-paced environments, prioritize efficiently, and meet deadlines.
- High degree of independence and initiative, coupled with the ability to work seamlessly within a team-oriented setting.
- Health Care: We offer affordable and comprehensive health insurance along with 24/7 MDLIVE access, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short - and long-term disability insurance, and resources for healthy living.
- Mental Health and Wellness: Our Employee Assistance Program offers free counseling and work/life specialist support for diverse personal, financial, and family care needs, promoting overall well-being.
- Profit Sharing and 401K: We share the firm's success with annual 401K and profit-sharing contributions.
- Hybrid Flexibility: Long before the pandemic, we built the infrastructure and provided flexible working arrangements to accommodate work-life balance.
- Mentorship and Professional Development: We provide mentorship to guide personal and professional development. The firm also invests in continuing education and networking to broaden growth opportunities.
- Paid Parental Leave: We provide up to 12 weeks of paid maternity and paternity leave. Our policies foster work-life balance and family well-being without sacrificing career success.
- Breast Milk Storage and Shipping: We help nursing mothers with the challenges of business travel or pumping in the office. Our Milk Stork program provides the materials to safely store or ship milk while traveling.
- Paid Bereavement Leave: The firm extends up to five days of paid bereavement leave, reflecting our family-first culture and commitment to supporting our colleagues through the loss of loved ones.
- Quarterly Bonuses: Associates can supplement their income by earning a quarterly bonus for billing more than the required minimum hours.