Associate Attorney

Hawkins Parnell & Young

$110K — $130K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Actively licensed and in good standing with the State of New York
  • 3-6 years of experience in defense litigation, specifically in toxic tort is a plus
  • Substantial experience in taking and defending depositions
  • Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to juggle competing priorities
  • Client-focused mentality with a self-starting attitude
  • Ability to work independently within a team

Responsibilities

  • Manage a caseload of litigated claims and develop defense strategies
  • Attend depositions, hearings, and mediations as part of case progression
  • Analyze discovery documents, medical records, and expert strategies
  • Conduct legal research and investigate relevant individuals and businesses
  • Draft briefs, memos, and client updates
  • Prepare cases for trial, focusing on specific litigation strategies

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation with potential bonuses and incentives
  • Hybrid work arrangement for better work-life balance
  • Mentorship from experienced partners to foster career growth
  • Social activities that enhance camaraderie among attorneys
  • CLE travel and bar expenses covered by the firm
  • 401K plan to support retirement savings
  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision
  • Company-provided life insurance and disability coverage
  • Parental leave to support family needs
  • Employee Assistance Program for personal support
Full Job Description
Hawkins Parnell & Young LLP is seeking an Associate Attorney with 3-6 years of experience for its New York office. At Hawkins Parnell & Young, you will have the opportunity to participate in all stages of cases and to make court appearances as part of a team of seasoned attorneys handling toxic tort cases and civil litigation.

The ideal candidate will have experience drafting critical motions and written discovery, taking and defending depositions, and participating in pretrial motions and discovery disputes.

What You Will Be Doing
  • Managing a caseload of litigated claims by preparing them for trial, including developing case-specific defense strategies
  • Attending depositions, hearings, and/or mediations
  • Analyzing discovery, medical records, expert defense strategy, and motion practice
  • Researching legal issues and investigating people, businesses, and worksites
  • Drafting of briefs, memos, and client updates

What You Need to Bring
  • Actively licensed and in good standing with the State of New York
  • 3 - 6 years• experience in defense litigation, with toxic tort experience a plus
  • Substantial deposition experience
  • Ability to thrive in a high-paced environment, requiring exceptional organizational skills, juggling priorities, and adhering to strict deadlines
  • Client-focused mentality
  • Must be a self-starter who can handle multiple projects with competing priorities and understand the importance of deadlines
  • Ability to work flexibly and independently within a strong team

What You Will Receive
  • Competitive compensation including potential quarterly bonuses, year-end bonuses, and referral incentives
  • Hybrid work arrangement
  • Mentorship by experienced partners
  • Camaraderie through work and social activities with the firm's local and national attorneys
  • Allowance for CLE travel and bar expenses paid by the firm
  • Marketing allowance
  • 401K plan
  • Health & welfare benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans available
  • HSA and FSA plans
  • Company provided life insurance
  • Company paid long-term disability coverage and available short-term disability coverage
  • Parental leave
  • Employee Assistance Program

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