What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Attorney position at RJ-Staffing?
Job Title: Associate Attorney
Location: Rockland County, NY
Salary: $75-$85k base Bonus
Benefits: Health Plan (75% company paid), Paid Time Off, other perks
Work Schedule: 9:00am-5:00pm M-F on-site (1500-1600 billable hours requirement).
Overview: Associate Attorney position available for a client of ours that specializes in a wide variety of litigation matters. Applicants should have at least 1-3 years of litigation experience in NY (admitted to NY Bar). Located in Rockland County, New York, the Firm handles a variety of cases but the associate would be tasked primarily with civil/commercial matters. This position requires analytical thinking, exceptional writing and proofreading skills, the ability to work on multiple matters with firm deadlines, the ability to draft and manage discovery issues, basic knowledge and familiarity with procedure and trial rules, conduct research, draft memorandums of law, affidavits and affirmations, and court appearances.
Responsibilities:
- Represent clients in commercial and civil litigation matters
- Ability to handle complex cases
- Draft pleadings, discovery and motions
- Conduct legal research
- Make court appearances
- Provide exemplary legal counsel and representation
- Billing requirements of 1500-1600 hours annually
Requirements:
- Admission to NY Bar
- Exceptional writing and proofreading skills
- Ability to analyze cases
- Ability to work on multiple matters with strict deadlines
- Basic knowledge and familiarity with NY court procedures
Salary : $75,000 - $100,000
