What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Attorney, Litigation position at Freemont Yardley Search?
Note: Candidates selected for an interview will be asked to provide a writing sample.
Duties
- Draft complicated legal memoranda
- Handle cases from inception to trial and appeal
- Appear regularly for court to conferences and oral arguments.
- Depositions and motion practice.
- Monitor relevant regulatory/legislative changes and requirements
- Participate in business development efforts
- 160 billable hours per month
Requirements
- 1-2 years of civil litigation experience in both state and federal courts.
- Proven experience in all phases of litigation (i.e. drafting litigation documents including pleadings, motions, and discovery demands, taking depositions, conducting research, and Court appearances).
- Juris Doctor degree (J.D.) from an accredited law school
- Proficiency in MS Office and Outlook
- Licensed to practice law in New York.
- Experience in health law and/or land use matters is a plus.
Salary : $110,000 - $125,000