Brooks & Berne's New York office is actively seeking an associate with a minimum of 1-3 years of experience.

A successful candidate possesses the following:

• Engaged legal professional: You’ll manage the entire legal process, from investigation and discovery through trial prep and court proceedings, representing clients in depositions, site inspections, court hearings, trials, etc. and negotiating settlements as required.
• Strategic partner: Researching all applicable laws and findings, you will develop appropriate legal strategies for all stages of litigation and share them with claims representatives and insured clients.
• People person: You’ll establish and maintain good relationships with claims representatives and insured clients and occasionally conduct training sessions for Legal, Claims or other departments.
• Effective communicator: You’ll develop and render clear, unambiguous legal opinions and strategies, and draft legal documents including pleadings and motions.

Candidates should also be familiar with billable hours and be able to capture time worked.

Candidates must be able to handle caseload with little to no supervision

Please add your salary requirements or you will not be considered for this position.

Must reside in a commutable distance from our New York offices and must be currently barred in New York.

Please no recruiters and no phone inquiries regarding this posting.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance