Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Winget, Spadafora & Schwartzberg, LLP seeks an Associate Attorney 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. Hybrid schedule (4 days in-office).

Salary is commensurate with experience, but the range for this position is $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 (not including bonus).

Position Summary

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Efficient management of multiple cases.
• Timely preparation of pleadings, motions and discovery.
• Participate in mediations, hearings and depositions as required.
• Evaluation of findings and development of strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
• On-time completion of reports/projects, in adherence to partner and client needs/guidelines.
• Accurate and timely recording of billable hours, in adherence to client guidelines and Firm policy.

Position Skills and Qualifications

• Ability to comprehend complex matters, to identify and to articulate core issues, and to understand applicable legal principles.
• Possess keen-eye for detail, coupled with exceptional research and proofreading abilities.
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Strong research and legal writing skills.

Associate Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• 2-5 years of civil litigation experience.
• NJ and NY bar admission.

Why Should YOU Apply?

• Generous Benefits Package.
• Hybrid Schedule (4 days in-office).
• 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 a nationally recognized law firm founded over 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.

Company Description

Winget, Spadafora & Schwartzberg, LLP (“WSS”) is a nationally recognized law firm founded over 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.

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