Associate Attorney

Contextual Overview

Barry McTiernan & Moore LLC, a prominent full-service defense litigation firm with a 90-year history, is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney to join its General Litigation group in its Manhattan office in New York, NY. The firm specializes in insurance defense, general liability, premises liability, and property claims.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Active admission to practice law in New York (New Jersey admission is a plus).
• Minimum of 1 to 5 years of post-admission experience in a defense firm, preferably focusing on insurance defense, premises liability, and property claims.
• Strong pre-trial litigation experience, including taking/defending depositions and drafting briefs and pleadings.
• Proficiency in legal research tools such as Westlaw and/or Lexis.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Represent clients in all phases of litigation, including court appearances, hearings, depositions, and case management conferences.
• Conduct complex legal research and discovery.
• Draft discovery demands and responses, motions, case evaluation summaries, settlement agreements, pleadings, and legal memoranda.
• Maintain meticulous compliance with firm and client billing and reporting guidelines.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Base Pay Range: $130,000.00 to $180,000.00 per year (commensurate with skills and experience)

Additional Compensation: Annual Bonus

Employment Type: Full-time (On-site in New York, NY)

Application Procedure & Required Documents

Interested candidates should submit their application through the official job posting portal. Ensure resumes highlight relevant insurance defense experience, court appearances, and pre-trial litigation work.

Official Notification & Contact Information

Official Application Portal: LinkedIn Job Listing - Barry McTiernan & Moore LLC

Recruiter Contact: Shelly Evans, Chief Human Resources & Administration Officer