Litigation attorney handling general liability, professional liability, and toxic tort matters. Responsibilities include legal research, written and oral advocacy, case organization, multitasking, billable-hour tracking, and managing litigation files. The role requires active New York Bar membership and offers remote, hybrid, or onsite work, along with mentorship, benefits, bonuses, and leadership opportunities.
ENTRY TO MID-LEVEL 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 Manhattan, NY office in a FT remote, hybrid or onsite capacity.
Qualifications:
- Current and active NY Bar membership in good standing;
- Up to 7 years’ litigation experience preferred, preferably in NY but open to all candidates with relevant skills;
- Opportunities exist for more experienced candidates and can be found via another job posting.
- 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 strongly preferred.
What we offer:
- Competitive salary for the entry level to mid-level litigation attorney is in the range of $90,000 – $140,000 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 www.moodklaw.com.
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Marks, O'Neill, O'Brien, Doherty & Kelly, P.C. New York, New York, USA Office
New York, United States
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