Litigation Attorney, Robert Half

Litigation Attorney

Robert Half

Location:

United States, New York

Category:

Legal

Contract Type:

Employment contract

Salary:

Not provided

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Job Description:

Our client, a National Plaintiffs' law firm that exclusively represents victims of mesothelioma, is seeking a Litigation Attorney for its NY Office. The firm is seeking a candidate with 1+ years of Plaintiff-side experience, ideally dealing with asbestos or mesothelioma cases. The successful candidate should be a quick study as you will need to become familiar with various sources of asbestos exposure and the basic medical terminology associated with mesothelioma. You will be responsible for case investigation, managing discovery, taking and defending depositions, document review, drafting and arguing motions, and preparing cases for trial. The successful candidate will serve as a second or third chair during trials with the potential to first chair trials after gaining sufficient experience. Our work involves a lot of client contact, which brings us into the lives of families going through the most stressful time of their lives. Empathy and the ability to build rapport with people from varied backgrounds are keys to success in this position.

Job Responsibility:

case investigation
managing discovery
taking and defending depositions
document review
drafting and arguing motions
preparing cases for trial
serve as a second or third chair during trials with the potential to first chair trials after gaining sufficient experience
client contact

Requirements:

J.D. from ABA accredited institution and admission to NY bar, or eligibility for reciprocity
1+ years of plaintiff-side personal injury work
ideally with asbestos or mesothelioma cases
Strong academic record
Excellent legal research and writing abilities
Ability to cultivate and maintain strong client relationships
Willingness to travel frequently
Ability to work as an individual and as a part of a team on behalf of injured clients
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task and prioritize
Ability to work under a deadline in a fast-paced environment
Commitment to plaintiff work

Nice to have:

Experienced attorneys ideally have some trial, research and writing, and deposition experience
Prior asbestos (plaintiffs’ side) experience is preferred, but not required
Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Mass Torts, Catastrophic Liability, or Product Liability experience

What we offer:

medical
vision
dental
life and disability insurance
eligibility to enroll in company 401(k) plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:

March 25, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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