Associate Attorney Job Description:

Masis Professional Group has an immediate need for an Associate Attorney for a very well established and highly reputable law firm New York City area on a full-time direct hire basis. The ideal candidates will have experience in civil litigation and a demonstrated ability to independently move cases toward resolution or trial.

Associate Attorney Responsibilities:

• Drafting legal documents, including pleadings and motions
• Assisting with discovery, including drafting demands, analyzing responses and reviewing/digesting document productions
• Conducting Legal Research
• Working closely with other attorneys and Partners on legal projects and assignments
• Regularly handling court appearances and depositions
• Reporting to clients and carriers on the status of each matter
• Organizing and prioritizing workload

Associate Attorney Qualifications:

• Must have a JD from an accredited law school
• Seeking candidates that have 1- 5 years of civil litigation experience primarily professional liability or defense within securities/FINRA work.
• FINRA experience a plus
• Must be admitted to practice in New York OR New York & New Jersey (or admitted in NY and able to waive into NJ)
• Court appearances and deposition experience required
• Experience drafting summary judgment motions and other dispositive motions
• Knowledge of federal and state rules of civil procedures