About the Role
Morrison Mahoney LLP is seeking a full-time Associate Attorney with 5+ years of civil litigation experience in Transportation defense to join our team. This role offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement and the opportunity to manage cases from inception through resolution in a collaborative 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 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
Requirements
- 5+ years of civil litigation experience handling the defense of Transportation matters
- 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
- Admission to the New York State Bar
Skills
- Civil litigation
- Transportation defense
- Case management
- Deposition management
- Motion drafting and arguing
- Arbitration
- Mediation
- Legal research
- Client communication
- Status reporting
Location
- Hybrid
Work Type
- Full-time
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Associate
- 5+ years
Education Level
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school
Salary/Compensations
- $130,000-$185,000
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 working on diverse and challenging cases.
- Fosters professional growth and personal development.
- Supports colleagues who are genuinely invested in success and career advancement.
