Virginia & Ambinder, LLP, a mid-size labor and employment law firm located in downtown Manhattan, seeks a litigation associate to join the firm’s practice representing Taft-Hartley benefit plans in New York and New Jersey.

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Oversee cases from pre-litigation through settlement or judgment enforcement

· Draft case filings such as pleadings, motions, and correspondence to court

· Conduct discovery; take and defend depositions

· Attend court conferences and communicate with opposing counsel

· Provide legal advice and updates on cases to clients

SKILLS

· Exceptional at written and verbal communications, legal writing, and legal research

· Organized and attentive to detail

· Excellent at problem solving and multitasking

· Proficiency in Timeslips is a plus

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

· J.D.

· Licensed to practice law in New York and/or New Jersey

· 1-3 years of litigation experience

· Working familiarity with federal rules of civil procedure is a plus

· Experience taking depositions is a plus

The estimated salary range for this position is from $100,000 to $150,000 and will be commensurate with experience. The position also offers a competitive benefit package and the ability to work both at home and in the office.

Employees at Virginia & Ambinder, LLP enjoy an excellent working environment: the firm was selected by Crain’s Magazine as one of the best places to work in NYC for 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021.

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Litigation Associate