Litigation Associate Attorney (New York)

Job Title:

Litigation Associate Attorney Pay Grade:

Commensurate with experience FLSA Status:

Exempt Department:

Insurance Defense Reports to / Supervisor:

Assigned Partner

FIRM OVERVIEW P&K Park LLP is a successful, growing firm that embraces diversity in seeking to build a strong team of professionals. We manage high stakes litigation for our international and domestic clients nationwide. We serve as national and regional counsel to major global companies and other leading businesses. Our focus on efficient and targeted advocacy enables us to not only meet but exceed our clients’ business goals. We assist our corporate clients with their product liability including regulatory compliance, product recall investigations, general liability, commercial, and other litigation needs.

JOB SUMMARY The Litigation Associate Attorney is responsible for representing clients in insurance defense litigation matters. This position requires a strong understanding of insurance law, litigation procedures, and the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously. The Litigation Associate Attorney will be responsible for providing legal counsel, performing legal research, drafting documents, and updating and maintaining files while working under an assigned Partner.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following, other duties may be assigned: ·

Handle all aspects of insurance defense matters (product liability, premises liability and property damage matters), including discovery, court appearances, depositions, expert issues, and client management. ·

Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, briefs, motions, discovery and create required client reports. ·

Render opinions on liability, damages and case value. ·

Appear before courts and arbitrators/mediators, prepare for and attend depositions, hearings, and trials, and participate in mediations and trials. ·

Represent clients in civil litigation matters in state and federal courts. ·

Negotiate settlements and alternative dispute resolution processes. ·

Collaborate with paralegals, legal assistants, partners and senior attorneys on case strategy and client communication to ensure efficient case management. ·

Manage case files and deadlines with minimal supervision, maintain client communication and provide regular case updates. ·

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws and legal trends.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities

Education and/or Experience: ·

Required:

Demonstrated experience in insurance defense litigation or related field. ·

Required : Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school. ·

Preferred Qualifications : Familiarity with e-discovery and document management systems; Prior experience in a law firm or insurance company; Experience with product liability, general litigation and insurance coverage. Experience with case management software. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations ·

Required:

Must be a member in good standing with the New York and/or New Jersey Bar. ·

Preferred:

Admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey.

COMPETENCIES The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required

to perform the job successfully with or without reasonable accommodation.

Core Competencies ·

Analytical: Designs workflows and procedures. Identifies data relationships and dependencies. Synthesizes complex or diverse information. Uses intuition and experience to complement data. ·

Attention to Detail: Meticulous in reviewing documents, identifying inconsistencies, and ensuring accuracy. ·

Client Service Orientation: Builds trust and maintains strong client relationships through responsiveness and professionalism. ·

Collaboration: Ability to work independently and work well in team settings, sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues. Ability to integrate into a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. ·

Ethical Judgment: Maintains high standards of integrity and confidentiality. Inspires the trust of others. Keeps commitments. Treats people with respect. Upholds organizational values. Works with integrity and ethically. ·

Legal Research & Analysis: Collects and researches data. Ability to interpret complex legal issues and apply relevant case law and statutes. ·

Oral Advocacy: Confident and articulate in court appearances, depositions, and client meetings. ·

Planning & Organization: Ability to manage multiple priorities, assignments, caseloads. Integrates changes smoothly. Plans for additional resources. Prioritizes and plans for work activities. Sets goals and objectives. Works in an organized manner with attention to detail. ·

Problem Solving: Develops alternative solutions. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Identifies problems in a timely manner. Resolves problems in early stages. Works well in group problem solving situations. ·

Time Management: Effectively prioritizes tasks and meets deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Ability to maintain/enter billable time. ·

Written Communication: Drafts clear, persuasive, and well-organized legal documents.

Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Primarily office-based with occasional travel to court and client locations. Must be able to travel up to (20%) of time as required for trials, hearings, depositions, etc. ·

Ability to sit for extended periods of time. ·

While performing the duties of this job the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to

10-20 pounds. ·

May require working extended hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.