Associate Attorney - NY/NJ

Job Description

Winget, Spadafora & Schwartzberg, LLP seeks an Associate with 2-5 years of litigation experience to join its headquarters in New York City. NY & NJ bar admission required for diverse practice including professional liability, securities litigation, labor & employment and insurance broker liability. We are looking for candidates with experience in civil litigation and a demonstrated ability to independently move cases toward resolution or trial.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Must be admitted to practice in New York & New Jersey
• 2-5 years of experience
• Court appearances and deposition experience required
• Experience drafting summary judgment motions and other dispositive motions
• Knowledge of federal and state rules of civil procedures
  
  

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
  
  

Skills & Competencies

• High attention to detail, outstanding organizational skills and the ability to manage time effectively
• Strong problem-solving skills, takes initiative and uses good judgment, excellent follow-up skills
• Position requires strong knowledge of federal and state rules of civil procedures
• Ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines, effectively prioritize multiple tasks
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), professional demeanor and presentation
• Recognize confidential, sensitive, and proprietary information and maintain such information as confidential
  
  

Why Should YOU Apply?

• Generous Benefits
• Flexible, Hybrid Schedule
• Eligibility to Participate in our Associate Bonus Program
• Associate Attorney Mentorship Program
• Collaborative and Collegial Work Environment
• Opportunities to bond with other firm employees at various functions throughout the year
• Winget, Spadafora & Schwartzberg LLP prioritizes providing its employees with opportunities for Growth and Development as a professional
  
  

Winget, Spadafora & Schwartzberg, LLP (WSS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at WSS are considered without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, among other protected bases.

In support of our unwavering dedication to putting diversity, equity, and inclusion into action, WSS participates in the Midsize Mansfield Rule Certification Program. This Program, which is administered by The Diversity Lab, aims to increase diverse representation in the legal industry. WSS reached certification in May of 2023, and we are currently registered for re-certification for 2024. Providing your data during the application process helps us with achieving our goals and with meeting reporting/record-keeping obligations under federal and state law and other legal requirements. Providing your data is entirely voluntary and will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be treated confidentially.

Company Description

Winget, Spadafora & Schwartzberg, LLP (“WSS”) is a nationally recognized law firm founded three decades ago. WSS has offices in New York, NY; Jersey City, NJ; Stamford, CT; Boston, MA; Philadelphia, PA; Miami, FL; Houston, TX; Los Angeles, CA; and Boulder CO. WSS is an industry leader in securities litigation and regulatory defense for broker-dealers, financial professionals and registered investment advisors. WSS also defends Professional Liability (including Attorneys, Accountants, Architects, Design Professionals & Engineers, Insurance Professionals, Real Estate Professionals, and Media Professionals, among other professional lines); Labor and Employment; Insurance Coverage; Directors & Officers; Intellectual Property and Cyber Liability; Fiduciary Liability; Reinsurance; Fidelity and Surety; and General Liability (including Products Liability, and Construction Defect, among other areas) matters across the United States.

Winget, Spadafora & Schwartzberg, LLP (“WSS”) is a nationally recognized law firm founded three decades ago. WSS has offices in New York, NY; Jersey City, NJ; Stamford, CT; Boston, MA; Philadelphia, PA; Miami, FL; Houston, TX; Los Angeles, CA; and Boulder CO. WSS is an industry leader in securities litigation and regulatory defense for broker-dealers, financial professionals and registered investment advisors. WSS also defends Professional Liability (including Attorneys, Accountants, Architects, Design Professionals & Engineers, Insurance Professionals, Real Estate Professionals, and Media Professionals, among other professional lines); Labor and Employment; Insurance Coverage; Directors & Officers; Intellectual Property and Cyber Liability; Fiduciary Liability; Reinsurance; Fidelity and Surety; and General Liability (including Products Liability, and Construction Defect, among other areas) matters across the United States.