Associate Attorney (New York Office)

The Gori Law Firm

  • New York City, NY
  • $125,000-190,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 10 days ago
The Gori Law FirmAssociate Attorney (New York Office)Employee Job DescriptionPosition Title: Associate Attorney (New York Office)Reports To: Supervising AttorneyPosition: Full Time; Salary ExemptSupervisor Role: NoOverall 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:
  • 2-4 years attorney experience - mass tort, personal injury or asbestos experience preferred
  • 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):
  • Assist Supervising Attorney with 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
Compensation details: 125000-190000 Yearly SalaryPI33f67fcb17cc-8722-34434989

The Gori Law Firm