Attorney
4 weeks ago
Description: Litigation Contract Attorney
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Location: Manhattan, New York City
Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET
Pay: 2-7 years of experience: $49.00/hour during contract period
7+ years of experience: $52.00/hour during contract period
About the Role:
Our client, a prestigious government agency in New York City, is seeking Litigation Contract Attorneys to join their Defense Unit. This specialized unit is dedicated to police action cases primarily in state court.
Key Responsibilities:
Litigation: Handle a high volume of cases, taking depositions, participating in and negotiating discovery, and defending police action cases.
Document Review: Conduct document exchange, review, redaction, and privilege assessments, ensuring confidentiality, especially when dealing with sensitive police documents.
Case Management: Manage cases from inception through trial, working closely with colleagues and stakeholders to ensure a thorough defense strategy.
Qualifications:
Experience: Minimum of 2+ years of litigation experience (civil or criminal). A background in civil litigation and familiarity with police documentation is highly preferred.
Skills: Strong document review and redaction skills, with the ability to handle privileged information discreetly and effectively.
Benefits:
Hybrid Work Schedule: Enjoy the flexibility of working three days in the office and two days remotely after an initial in-office period.
Professional Growth: Opportunities for long-term engagement with potential for temp-to-hire conversion.
Comprehensive Case Exposure: Work on a variety of cases throughout the city, with a mix of remote and in-person appearances depending on judicial requirements.
Application Process:
Start Date: Immediate openings; candidates should be prepared to start as soon as possible.
Duration: Long-term with open vacancies available.
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.
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