What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Attorney - Commercial Litigation position at Frier & Levitt, LLC?
Frier Levitt, established in 2000, is a national boutique law firm focused exclusively on Healthcare and Life Sciences. The Firm draws on its experience representing stakeholders across the entire healthcare spectrum. In the Life Sciences, Frier Levitt has represented pharmacies of all kinds and assisted with regulatory, transactional, and litigation matters. On the Healthcare side, the Firm's clients have included large physician group practices, hospitals, hospital medical staff, ambulatory surgery centers, laboratory companies, as well as the complete panoply of ancillary service providers. Frier Levitt attorneys are licensed in numerous states. The Firm has offices in Pine Brook, New Jersey, and New York City.
A Commercial Litigation Attorney with 1 years' experience is sought for Frier Levitt's Pine Brook, NJ, office. We may also consider a candidate who would work in our NYC office.
The Associate will be responsible for:
- Drafting motions in federal and state courts
- Drafting discovery requests and responses/objections to discovery requests
- Preparing for a taking depositions
Requirements:
- Admission in both NJ and NY preferred, but at least one of these bars is required
- 1 years' experience in commercial litigation, health law experience preferred but not required
- Must have outstanding research and writing skills
- May be subject to a brief legal writing exam during final interview phase
Benefits: Frier Levitt offers a hybrid schedule, competitive salary, and a full range of benefits, including PTO, medical, dental, vision, 401(k) (upon eligibility to participate), additional voluntary benefits, on-site gym, and opportunities for substantial salary progression based on performance and contributions.
The posted salary is a good faith estimate. Actual salary will depend on years of experience and other factors.
Frier Levitt is an equal opportunity employer. The firm actively seeks diversity among its employees. The firm does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, mental or physical handicap or disability, age, citizenship status, alienage, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other criteria prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law.
Salary : $165,000 - $200,000