• Associate Attorney (New York Office)

    The Gori Law Firm • New York, NY 10017

    Job #2692966111

  • The Gori Law Firm

    Associate Attorney (New York Office)

    Employee Job Description

    Position Title: Associate Attorney (New York Office)
    Reports To: Supervising Attorney
    Position: Full Time; Salary Exempt
    Supervisor Role: No

    Overall Descriptions of the Position:

    An associate attorney is responsible for conducting depositions of fact and expert witnesses; developing, sending, and responding to discovery; effectively communicating with clients; researching and drafting motions and briefs; and generally working up an asbestos-disease case from intake to trial.

    Position Requirements:

    • 2-4 years attorney experience - mass tort, personal injury or asbestos experience preferred
    • Proficient in MS Office Applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
    • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
    • Self-motivated and well-organized
    • Ability to problem solve and strategize
    • Compassion for helping terminally sick clients
    • Adaptable and responsive to client needs based on health status

    Position Duties (including, but not limited to):

    • Assist Supervising Attorney with case work up and motions
    • Conduct client and witness interviews to obtain and evaluate information
    • Depose witnesses and clients
    • Appear in court as needed
    • Assist with Plaintiff's discovery preparation
    • Assist in returning and responding to client and defense counsel communication
    • Gather and analyze information by examining records such as Social Security, Medical, Military, and Union records
    • Delegate assignments to team paralegals and legal assistants

    Education, Certificates and Licenses:

    • Licensed to practice Law in the State of New York (required) and State of New Jersey (preferred) and Pennsylvania (preferred)
    • Must be able to pass pre-employment background check

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