Job Description

Job Description

Busy law office in Downtown Brooklyn is looking for an associate (0-2 years experience) to handle all aspects of litigation and client interactions. The office primarily focuses on commercial litigation, real estate litigation, insurance litigation, Surrogate’s Court practice, guardianships, and appeals. We also deal with a variety of additional litigation areas. The firm does not engage in transactional work.

Duties

• Researching
• Drafting motion papers
• Drafting appeals
• Preparing submissions to Surrogate’s Court
• Court appearances
• All aspects of discovery including depositions
• Updating and getting information from clients

• Self-starter who can balance a busy case load and work independently
• Willingness to train a recent graduate
• Prefer someone with past exposure to litigation or the Court system
• Knowledge of ERISA is preferred
• Must be admitted in New York or passed the bar and seeking admission in New York