Associate Attorney – Zwicker & Associates, P.C.
Location : Garden City, NY
The base salary range for this position is $90,000-$100,000 per year.
Responsibilities
- Communicate effectively and appropriately with team members and outside parties
- Draft, review, and file legal pleadings, motions, discovery, etc., in furtherance of active litigation files
- Review litigation case files and pleadings to determine appropriate action
- Advocate on behalf of the client's interests at various litigation settings
- Utilize internal proprietary software to update and document the status of each account in the assigned inventory
- Analyze and process litigation inventory reports and litigation files to ensure proper workflow per firm and client expectations
- Comply with all client and firm standard operating procedures
- Ability to travel to various courtrooms within the branch office footprint as required
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
Admission to practice law in the state of New YorkStrong organizational and time management skillsProficient computing skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)Excellent verbal and written communication skillsHighly motivated self-starterEagerness to learnAbility to manage and prioritize a large caseloadPreferred Qualifications
Minimum of one year of litigation / trial experienceWorking knowledge of civil procedureDebt collection experiencePrior experience in a high-volume environmentPhysical Qualifications
Be able to lift five pounds or moreBe able to sit 90% of the work day at timesBe able to bend at the waist and be mobile when neededBe able to read and comprehend position-specific documents and correspondenceBe able to communicate in a common language with individuals or groups verbally and / or in writingBe able to operate a computer, phone, or equivalent deviceBe able to complete a minimum of a 40-hour flexible workweek scheduleBe able to travel occasionally when needed by the most efficient means of transportationThis job description is not intended to be exhaustive. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Zwicker & Associates, P.C. is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources.
This is a full-time, full-benefits position. Benefits include medical, vision, and dental insurance, long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, and a 401(k) with matching.
No phone calls, no agencies. EOE, drug-free workplace. Applicants are notified about the privacy notice by the employer.
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