What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Attorney position at DRAKE LOEB PLLC?
Summary
Drake Loeb PLLC is an AV-rated mid-sized law firm in the beautiful lower Hudson Valley. Although our practice is varied and includes areas such as estate planning, real estate and commercial development, and all forms of municipal representation, we are perhaps best known as leaders in defense litigation for insurance carriers and the transactional representation of businesses from mom-and-pop shops to major insurance carriers to global entities such as Legoland and Mettler-Toledo.
Our culture is focused on providing quality legal representation to our clients while maintaining a collaborative and balanced work environment. We love the law and we enjoy working together as a team.
We are currently seeking attorneys with litigation experience to support our clients specifically in the areas of insurance defense and general business/commercial litigation.
The position is onsite in New Windsor, located in the Lower Hudson Valley. We do offer the flexibility of occasional remote work for work/life balance.
The Position
Qualifications
· JD from an accredited Law School
· Licensed to practice law in New York
· Significant, recent litigation experience in New York State and Federal Courts handling pleading and motion practice, all phases of discovery, and negotiations/settlement; trial experience is not required but preferred
· Superior oral communication and negotiation skills
· Excellent legal research and writing skills
· Familiarity with and interest in living in the Lower Hudson Valley to maximize business development and networking
· Passion for the practice of law
Responsibilities
· Independently manage a litigation caseload, handling matters from pleading stage though to settlement/trial stage
· Work closely and collaborate with other attorneys and Partners on legal matters
· Communicate effectively with Drake Loeb staff and attorneys, clients, litigation vendors, and outside attorneys
· Other related duties as assigned.
Why Should You Apply?
In addition to the benefits listed, we offer attorneys:
· 20% Origination Pay on Net Fees Collected on top of base pay
· Safe Harbor plan
· Professional development support
· Excellent growth and advancement opportunities, including partner track and yearly base pay review
· Collaborative environment where everyone enjoys working together
· Base salary will be determined within the range commensurate with experience; highly qualified attorneys may be considered for base salary outside of this range
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- New Windsor, NY 12553: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $90,000 - $125,000