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About the Role

MERANI KAMARA LAW GROUP is seeking a Full-Time Attorney specializing in litigation. This role is ideal for newly admitted attorneys or those with up to five years of experience looking to build their careers and manage cases through the full lifecycle, gaining significant courtroom experience.

Responsibilities

Manage an active docket of civil litigation matters from intake through resolution.
Appear regularly in courts for conferences, motions, hearings, and trials.
Draft pleadings, motions, discovery demands and responses, affidavits, stipulations, proposed orders, and other litigation documents.
Handle motion practice and contested proceedings, including opposition and reply papers.
Conduct discovery, including document demands, depositions, information subpoenas, and asset investigation.
Pursue judgment recovery and post-judgment enforcement, including bank restraints, levies, executions, garnishments, and judgment domestication.
Monitor bankruptcy filings affecting active matters and handle related issues such as proofs of claim, automatic stay questions, and creditor remedies.
Negotiate settlements and payment arrangements with opposing parties and counsel.
Communicate directly with institutional and commercial clients regarding case status, strategy, and outcomes.
Work closely with paralegals and support staff to keep cases moving efficiently, with growing supervisory responsibility.
Contribute ideas for improving case strategy, workflows, and recovery results.

Requirements

Admission to the New York Bar.
0–5 years of litigation experience; newly admitted attorneys are encouraged to apply.
A genuine interest in courtroom work and a willingness to appear in court frequently.
Strong writing skills and the ability to independently draft clear, effective litigation documents.
Prior exposure to collections, creditors' rights, or commercial litigation is a plus but not required.
Familiarity with the New York CPLR (including Article 52) and New Jersey court procedures is a plus; training will be provided.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines across a high volume of matters.
Comfort working in a technology-driven environment with case management systems.
Professional, confident communication with clients, courts, and opposing counsel.
A practical, results-oriented approach to litigation.
Ability to pass applicable background and reference checks.
Willingness to work onsite 4 days a week or in court as needed for client service.

Skills

Litigation
Courtroom appearance
Pleading drafting
Motion practice
Discovery management
Judgment recovery
Bankruptcy monitoring
Negotiation
Client communication
Case management systems
Organizational skills
Writing skills
Communication skills

Location

Hybrid

Work Type

Full-Time
Hybrid

Experience Level

0-5 years
Newly admitted attorneys

Education Level

New York Bar admission

Salary/Compensations

$90,000 to $150,000
Merit based bonus eligibility

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Mobile-friendly application process

About the Company

MERANI KAMARA LAW GROUP is a team that thrives on problem-solving and innovation.
We believe in taking care of our team, both on and off the job.
We value hard work and good times.