Associate Attorney - New York Office

Company: The Gori Law Firm
Location: New York
Posted on: September 30, 2024

Job Description:

The Gori Law Firm

Associate Attorney (New York Office)

Employee Job Description



Position Title: Associate Attorney (New York Office)

Reports To: Supervising Attorney

Position: Full Time; Salary Exempt

Supervisor Role: No



Overall Descriptions of the Position:



An associate attorney is responsible for conducting depositions of fact and expert witnesses; developing, sending, and responding to discovery; effectively communicating with clients; researching and drafting motions and briefs; and generally working up an asbestos-disease case from intake to trial.



Position Requirements:

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• Attorney with 5+ years of asbestos experience
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• Proficient in MS Office Applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
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• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
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• Self-motivated and well-organized
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• Ability to problem solve and strategize
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• Compassion for helping terminally sick clients
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• Adaptable and responsive to client needs based on health status
  
  
  
  
  Position Duties (including, but not limited to):
  
  
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  • Case work up and motions
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  • Conduct client and witness interviews to obtain and evaluate information
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  • Depose witnesses and clients
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  • Appear in court as needed
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  • Assist with Plaintiff's discovery preparation
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  • Assist in returning and responding to client and defense counsel communication
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  • Gather and analyze information by examining records such as Social Security, Medical, Military, and Union records
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  • Delegate assignments to team paralegals and legal assistants
    
    
    
    
    Education, Certificates and Licenses:
    
    
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    • Licensed to practice Law in the State of New York (required) and State of New Jersey (preferred) and Pennsylvania (preferred)
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    • Must be able to pass pre-employment background check
      
      
      
      
      Compensation details: 150000-225000
      
      
      
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