Boyd, Richards, Parker, Colonnelli, a civil litigation defense firm, is seeking an experienced and motivated full-time attorney with 3-5 years of experience for its New York office. The desired candidate will have strong writing and communication skills and experience in handling a diverse volume of litigation focusing on labor and employment law, cooperative and condominium law, and general commercial litigation.
Responsibilities:
• Managing case load from inception to post-trial
• Attending court conferences, depositions, mediations, and trials
• Preparing pleadings, discovery/discovery responses, motions, and other litigation documents
• Preparing timely reports to insurance carriers and clients regarding case status and ongoing activities
• Ability to prioritize work load based on deadlines
• Communicating effectively with senior attorneys and paralegals
• Meeting billing requirements
• Completing tasks as assigned in a timely manner
Required Skills:
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills
• Ability to interact with attorneys, paralegals, court personnel, opposing counsel, clients, and office staff in a professional manner
• Ability to delegate and prioritize as necessary
• Must be detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Knowledge of ProLaw and Acuity are a plus
Required Qualifications:
Member in Good Standing of the New York bar, admission to the federal District Courts a plus