Job Description
We are seeking an Associate Attorney to work on general liability matters. This position will be resident in our Westchester County, NY office. This is a full-time position and offers a competitive salary and benefits package that includes employer matched 401k.
This is a unique opportunity for a motivated attorney to handle substantive work and counsel our clients on diverse and challenging legal matters.
Essential Functions:

Representation of clients in all phases of litigation from initiation to expert discovery in matters involving general liability.
Attend court appearances, hearings , depositions and case management conferences.
Conduct complex legal research and discovery investigations.
Draft discovery requests and responses, motions, case evaluation summaries, court orders, settlement agreements, affidavits, pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda.
Review discovery responses, depositions and prepare summaries and litigation update reports.
Negotiate with opposing counsel to settle claims.
Communicate closely with clients during the course of litigation to provide legal analysis, status reports and advice.

Qualifications:

1-3 or more years of litigation experience in a law firm or comparable legal environment.
Insurance defense experience preferred.
Must be admitted to practice in the state of New York.
Excellent writing and organizational skills, and comfortable working in a fast paced and demanding environment.
Strong interpersonal and client relation skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

We are proud to support the health and well-being of our employees and their families:

Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental and vision benefits
Company paid life and AD&D insurance
Company paid short-term and long-term disability
A 401(k) retirement plan with Firm match
Supplemental insurance for employees and families
Employee Assistance Program for confidential counseling
Paid holidays; approximately eight per year

Marks, O’Neill, O’Brien, Doherty & Kelly provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or any other protected characteristic. In addition to federal law requirements, our firm complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where we have offices