Job Type

Full-time

Description

Attorney Role- must be admitted in NY - NJ a plus

Barry McTiernan & Moore's Manhattan office is currently seeking an experienced Attorney to join our General Litigation group. The ideal candidate will be admitted in NY and practicing for a minimum of 1 to 4 years in the areas of premise liability defense and property claims. Must possess experience in all phases of pre-trial litigation as well as strong organization, writing and analytical skills. We value collaboration and diversity among our team members and seek to make the practice of law a rewarding experience. Trial experience is not required but a plus.

Responsibilities

- Represent clients in all phases of litigation.

- Meticulous compliance with firm and client billing and reporting guidelines.

- Attend court appearances, hearings, depositions, and case management conferences

- Conduct complex legal research and discovery.

- Draft discovery demands and responses, motions, case evaluations summaries, settlement agreements, pleadings, and legal memoranda and other case handling materials in response to client guidelines.

Requirements

Experience and Qualifications

- 3-5 years admitted and practicing as an Attorney in NY in a defense firm.

- Labor law is a plus but not required. Admission in NJ is a plus but not required.

- Superior court knowledge and experience arguing cases.

- Superior case management and client advocacy skills.

- Experience drafting briefs and pleadings.

- Possess excellent oral and written communication skills.

- Experience taking and defending depositions.

- Demonstrate strong organizational skills, time management and adherence to strict deadlines.

- Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and driven with a commitment to excellence.

- Proficient in Westlaw and/or Lexis.

Barry McTiernan & Moore is a firm which focuses their commitment to both our clients and employees.