What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Attorney position at Lecour Law, P.C.?
Job Description
Job Description
Benefits :Boutique firm with a focus on personal injury, civil litigation and landlord / tenant is looking for an Associate Attorney. You will represent clients in legal proceedings (in person and virtually), draft pleadings, motions, and perform legal research. Legal fee share in addition to salary available with great opportunity for growth.
Responsibilities :
- Represent clients in civil, small claims, housing and / or Supreme Court in New York City
- Prepare and draft legal pleadings, discovery responses / demands and motions
- Research and motion drafting.
- Advise clients and partake in initial intakes
- Negotiate settlements with insurance carriers
- Perform additional functions related to the practice of law
- License to practice in New York
- Previous experience in personal injury, landlord / tenant and / or civil litigation preferred but willing to train the right candidate
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to build rapport with clients
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Mandarin, Fuzhounese, and / or Cantonese proficient preferred
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