Attorney

Milber Makris Plousadis & Seiden, LLP, a full-service civil litigation defense firm and business partner to the insurance industry, is seeking highly motivated defense attorneys to join our busy Purchase, 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 defense attorneys with ANY of the following experience:

• Attorney licensed or eligible for licensure in New York
• Attorney with 4-8+ years’ experience in medical malpractice defense litigation
• Attorney with 2-6 years’ litigation experience in general liability OR automobile liability
• Attorney with 2-5 years of experience in insurance defense litigation
• Attorney with 2-5 years’ experience handling professional liability claims and/or representing architects and engineers and handling complex construction claims
• Attorney with 4-8+ years’ experience defending construction accident/New York Labor Law claims

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 of attorneys include but are not limited to:

• Managing 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 site inspections
• Consulting with expert witnesses
• Attending mediations
• Trial preparation and trials

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