Senior Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Job Posting TitleSenior Litigation Attorney

Job Description

EXPERIENCED LITIGATION ATTORNEY

Are you looking for a challenging opportunity at a firm that offers a flexible, collegial, and collaborative environment, along with meaningful work that can expand your professional experience? If so, we’d love for you to join Marks, O’Neill, O’Brien, Doherty & Kelly (“MOODK”).

MOODK is a mid-sized, regional firm that specializes in general liability, professional liability and toxic tort litigation matters, with offices located in PA, NJ, NY, DE and MD and we are currently seeking experienced attorneys to join our team in the Tarrytown, NY office in a FT remote, hybrid or onsite capacity.

Qualifications:

• For the experienced role, at least 7 years of litigation experience;
  • Opportunities exist for those with less than 7 years’ experience and can be found via a separate job posting,
• Current and active NY Bar membership in good standing;
• Superior written and oral communications skills;
• Strong organization and attention to detail;
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and LexisNexis;
• Familiarity with Case/File Management systems;
• The ability to track billable hours is strongly preferred

What we offer:

• Competitive salary for the experienced litigation attorney is in the range of $120,000 - $180,000 and is commensurate upon experience;
• The ability to earn addition compensation through productivity and discretionary bonuses;
• Mentorship, training and a clear path to leadership;
• Comprehensive benefits;
  • Medical insurance,
  • Dental insurance,
  • Vision insurance,
  • Life insurance,
  • Disability (Short-term & Long-term) insurance,
  • 401(k) with a Firm match,
  • Robust voluntary benefits.

To learn more about MOODK, please visit our website at

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We are seeking attorneys to fill multiple positions for experienced litigators in our Tarrytown, New York office. Strong preference given to those with a background in General Liability or/or Labor and Employment Law. Knowledge of federal and state rules of civil procedures is essential.

We offer a competitive salary commensurate to experience. This is a full-time position with competitive salary, benefit package and flexible work environment. This is a unique opportunity that provides a legal practice where a motivated lawyer is called upon daily to counsel our clients on a variety of legal issues that are as diverse as they are challenging.

General Responsibilities:

· Represent clients in all phases of litigation from initiation to expert discovery in matters involving professional liability or labor and employment.

· Attend court appearances, hearings, depositions and case management conferences.

· Conduct complex legal research and discovery investigations.

· Draft discovery requests and responses, motions, case evaluation summaries, court orders, settlement agreements, affidavits, pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda.

· Review discovery responses, depositions and prepare summaries and litigation update reports.

· Negotiate with opposing counsel to settle claims.

· Communicate closely with clients during the course of litigation to provide legal analysis, status reports and advice.

Qualifications:

· 10 + years of litigation experience.

· Must be barred in NY.

· Experience drafting discovery, taking lead on depositions and arguing motions is required.

· Excellent writing and organizational skills, and comfortable working in a fast paced and demanding environment.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

· Proficient in Lexis software

The yearly salary range is between $120,000 and $170,000. This position is open to all experience levels. The actual salary offered may be above or below the identified range and will be based on a wide range of factors, including relevant skills, training, experience, including the location where the position is filled.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Tarrytown, NY

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