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

Compensation details: 125000-190000 Yearly Salary

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