About the Role
Morrison Mahoney LLP is seeking a full-time Mid-Level Associate Attorney with 5+ years of civil litigation experience in the defense of Automobile and Premises Liability matters. This role offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement, competitive salary, and the opportunity to work alongside dedicated professionals in a respectful, collaborative, and inclusive environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage cases from inception through resolution.
- Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.
- Prepare for and attend depositions, hearings, and trials.
- Ensure meticulous compliance with all court deadlines and scheduling requirements.
- Work closely with clients, experts, and fellow attorneys to develop and execute effective litigation strategies.
- Provide clear and consistent client communication, including regular updates and comprehensive written status reports.
- Conduct in-depth legal research.
- Prepare strategic memoranda.
- Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys to ensure seamless case management.
- Take and defend depositions.
- Prepare and file dispositive motions.
- Handle arbitrations and mediations.
- Prepare comprehensive status reports for insurers.
Requirements
- Ability to manage cases from inception through resolution.
- Ability to draft and argue dispositive motions.
- Ability to perform legal research and respond to discovery requests.
- Ability to prepare comprehensive written status reports for insurers.
- Previous experience taking and defending fact witness and expert depositions independently.
- Prior ADR experience handling arbitrations and mediations.
Skills
- Civil litigation
- Defense of Automobile and Premises Liability matters
- Case management
- Deposition preparation and attendance
- Motion preparation and filing
- Arbitration and mediation
- Status report preparation
- Legal research
- Drafting pleadings
- Drafting discovery requests
- Client communication
- Strategic thinking
Location
- Hybrid
Work Type
- Full-time
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Mid-Level
- 5+ years of experience
Education Level
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school
- Admission to the New York State Bar
Salary/Compensations
- $150,000-$180,000
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Advocate
- Short + Long Term Disability Program
- Parental Leave
- Military Leave
- Life Insurance
- 401(K)
- Flexible Spending Plan
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- Discounts on tickets, shows, hotels and more
- Identity Theft Protection
- Mobile Phone Stipend
- Associate Education Program
About the Company
- Morrison Mahoney LLP is recognized as one of the premier litigation law firms in the Northeast.
- Offers meaningful, hands-on experience alongside top AV-rated attorneys.
- Provides a dynamic team environment with diverse and challenging cases.
- Fosters professional growth and personal development.
- Supports colleagues invested in success and career advancement.
