Attorney (Woodbury)

Milber Makris Plousadis & Seiden, LLP, a multistate full-service civil litigation defense firm and business partner to the insurance industry, is seeking highly motivated defense attorneys to join our busy Woodbury, New York office. Candidates must be licensed to practice in New York or eligible for admission and knowledgeable of New York Court Rules. This is a unique opportunity to join a growing, dynamic firm that offers a great working environment and potential for advancement. We are looking for the right candidates to join our team.

Seeking attorneys with ANY of the following experience:

• Attorney licensed or eligible for licensure in New York
• Attorney with 1-3 years’ litigation experience in accounting, business, or taxation
• Attorney with 2-5+ years’ litigation experience in general liability OR automobile liability (Experience with municipalities a plus)
• Attorney with 2-5+ years of experience in insurance defense litigation
• Attorney with 2-5 years’ experience handling professional liability claims
• Attorney with 2-5 years’ experience representing architects and engineers and handling complex construction claims
• Attorney with 2-5 years’ employment practices liability defense experience and demonstrated interest in employment law

Qualification Requirements:

• J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in New York and in good standing or eligible for admission in New York.
• Exhibits an in-depth knowledge of New York Court Rules and Procedures
• Demonstrated excellence in research, writing, and legal analysis
• Strong work ethic, ability to manage caseload and work in a team environment
• Highly detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Experience taking and defending depositions, drafting and arguing substantive motions, attending hearings and trials preferred

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Managing own caseload (with oversight by partners depending on experience level)
• Drafting motions, pleadings, and discovery responses
• Research and writing of memorandums
• Reporting to clients
• Attending hearings and court conferences
• Conducting and defending depositions
• Attending inspections
• Consulting with expert witnesses
• Attending mediations
• Trial preparation and trial

MMP&S Benefits Include:

Health Insurance, Health Savings Account, Dental options, Vision options, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Short-Term Disability Options, Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) Plan, AFLAC, Pet Insurance, Continuing Legal Education

*Salary commensurate with experience

*Bonus opportunities