Title: Senior Litigation Associate / Litigation Attorney (On-Site)
Salary: $120,000-170,000 Base, Annually depending on experience
Location: Yonkers, NY
About Smith Buss & Jacobs LLP
We are offering the opportunity for a Litigation Attorney at a close-knit law firm to sit in the Yonkers, NY or Garden City, NY office. This position is for a Senior Litigation Associate looking to continue their career in litigation. For the past 30+ years, we have taken pride in our employee retention and providing superb service to our clients. With a team of Attorneys that have been awarded as SuperLawyers and with AV ratings, we focus on serving many large, prestigious clients throughout New York. As real-world problem solvers, we stand by our values of results, value, integrity, and intelligence.
Benefits:
- 15 PTO days and firm-observed holidays
- Health, dental, and life insurance for the employee and their dependents/family
- Flexible spending account
- 401K with matching 25% component and profit sharing plan offered once eligible
- Annual discretionary performance bonus
- Training, professional development & mentorship opportunities
Job Responsibilities To Include:
- Support the firm’s real estate, commercial litigation, and condominium & cooperative practices
- Make court appearances and respond to discovery demands
- Draft pleadings and conduct legal research
Requirements:
- 8+ years of litigation experience outside of personal injury and immigration law
- Familiarity with CPLR, FRCP, e-filing, e-discovery and State and Federal court rules (mandatory)
- Experience with NYSCEF, table of authorities, and preparing documents for service
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Superb legal research skills
Preferred Skills:
- Experience working at the DA’s office
Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and is not representative of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
Smith Buss & Jacobs LLP is an equal opportunity employer. The position is located in the firm’s Yonkers, NY office. Relocation Assistance is not offered for this position.
