About the Role
Litigation Attorneys are responsible for all aspects of a case in state and federal court, including pre-trial preparation, court appearances, motions, depositions, mediations, negotiations, and trial.
Responsibilities
- Meet with clients and file lawsuits
- Propound and respond to written discovery
- Schedule and attend fact witness depositions
- Retain all appropriate experts and attend all expert depositions
- Schedule and attend all hearings
- Prepare for and attend mediations
- Prepare cases for trial and try cases to verdict
- Prepare and file appropriate post-trial motions
- Attend file audits, litigation attorney meetings, and trial clinics
Requirements
- A license in good standing to practice law in New York
- A proven track record of winning, including jury trials with a minimum of 2 jury trials as first chair
- The ability to handle a large and active caseload from filing through verdict
- Success providing direction and guidance to a team of staff
- Impeccable verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Analytical and research skills
- A strong courtroom presence and eagerness to try cases
- Please include a document with details of your jury trial experience and wins, noting which you served as first chair.
Skills
- Verbal communication skills
- Written communication skills
- Negotiation skills
- Analytical skills
- Research skills
Location
- New York
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Minimum of 2 jury trials as first chair
- Experience handling a large and active caseload from filing through verdict
- Experience providing direction and guidance to a team of staff
Education Level
- Law degree
Salary/Compensations
- Commensurate with experience
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) plus 8-paid holidays
- Sick Leave
- Bonuses
- Comprehensive benefits package including multiple medical plan options, dental, vision, disability, supplemental coverage, and company-paid life insurance
- Bereavement Leave
- Hospital Leave benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions
- Fully covered public transportation costs
About the Company
- Rubenstein Law has been getting justice for personal injury victims since 1988.
- The firm has grown to over 50 Attorneys, including 20 Partners, 12 board-certified litigators, and over 400 supporting professionals.
- Rubenstein Law is recognized as a premier name in Personal Injury, representing clients in a variety of case claims, including auto injuries, slip and fall injuries, catastrophic injuries, premise liability, medical malpractice, child & birth injury, motorcycle accident cases, and traumatic brain injury (TBI) cases.
- The Mass Tort division represents clients nationwide in defective products, dangerous drugs, and chemical cases.
- With a strong reputation for success and billions of dollars won for clients, Rubenstein Law continues to grow to meet the needs of victims nationally.
- The Firm is committed to providing every single client with the excellent care and attention that has built the Firm's reputation and success.
