Harris Beach Murtha · 8 hours ago
Associate - Business Litigation
Ithaca, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$138K/yr - $185K/yr
5+ years expHarris Beach Murtha is a law firm with a strong Northeast presence and a global reach, seeking a senior associate or senior counsel level attorney to join their business litigation team. The role involves representing clients in various legal proceedings, conducting research, and collaborating with colleagues to provide comprehensive legal support.
Intellectual PropertyLegalProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Represent our clients in courtroom and mediation/arbitration proceedings
Take and defend depositions
Research various factual and legal issues and collaborate with senior attorneys about strategies
Draft memoranda, pleadings, discovery demands and responses, motions, briefs, etc
Examination of records and transactions underlying business disputes and investigations as to potential client claims
Commitment to working in a variety of commercial litigation practice areas
Collaborate with colleagues across departments to provide comprehensive legal support to our clients
The firm requires a minimum of 1800 billable hours annually
Qualification
Required
5+ years' experience in litigation required
Admission to New York bar required
Must have Juris Doctorate degree with an ABA accredited law school and be an active member in good standing of the bar
Must have excellent research and writing skills
Must be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing
Must be able to function effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Demonstrated high level organizational skills for prioritizing workload
Demonstrated ability to absorb, process and understand new information rapidly
Maintains high standards of performance
Exhibits conscientiousness, dedication, self-discipline, and a sense of responsibility
Must have a professional, cooperative, positive and flexible attitude
Ability to work with diverse personalities within various levels of the organization
The firm requires a minimum of 1800 billable hours annually
Preferred
Experience in complex commercial litigation and/or bankruptcy preferred
Admission to Connecticut and/or Massachusetts bar preferred
Federal or state judicial clerkship experience preferred
Military experience welcome
Company
Harris Beach Murtha
Harris Beach Murtha offers legal services in intellectual property, data privacy, estate planning, and business law.
501-1000 employees
Funding
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