About the Role
Morrison Mahoney LLP is seeking an experienced Automobile / Premises Liability Defense Attorney to manage cases from inception through resolution, including depositions, dispositive motions, and ADR. This role offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement within a collaborative and inclusive environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage cases from inception through resolution
- Take and defend depositions
- Prepare and file dispositive motions
- Handle arbitrations and mediations
- Prepare comprehensive status reports for insurers
- Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery requests
- Prepare for and attend depositions, hearings, and trials
- Ensure compliance with court deadlines and scheduling requirements
- Work closely with clients, experts, and fellow attorneys to develop and execute litigation strategies
- Provide regular updates and comprehensive written status reports to clients
- Conduct in-depth legal research
- Prepare strategic memoranda
- Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys for seamless case management
Requirements
- Ability to manage cases from inception through resolution
- Ability to draft and argue dispositive motions
- Ability to perform legal research
- Ability to 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
- Legal research
- Legal writing
- Client communication
- Collaboration
Location
- New York State
Work Type
- Full-time
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 4+ years of civil litigation 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 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 for diverse and challenging cases.
- Fosters professional growth and personal development.
- Colleagues are invested in success and career advancement.
