<p>Role: Construction and Design Professionals Litigation Attorney</p><p>Location: Downtown Manhattan OR Basking Ridge, NJ</p><p>Salary: $135,000 - $165,000</p><p>Billables: 1900</p><p>Schedule: Hybrid (2 days in office, 3 days remote)</p><p>Benefits: Yes</p><p>Vacation: unlimited PTO + every holiday + floating holiday</p><p>Bonus: Eligible for raise and bonus every year, reviews based on performance and billables. </p><p><br></p><p>About the firm: Our client is a nationally renowned litigation law firm concentrating on complex civil matters, risk management, and trials. The firm’s expertise is diverse but focused in the areas of toxic tort, complex product liability, construction and design professionals, general liability, and commercial litigation. The firm approaches litigation as a unified team, integrating efforts with those of its clients to advance their interests wherever they do business. The goal is always to deliver optimal results at the best possible value. </p><p><br></p><p>Essential Duties and Responsibilities:</p><p>• Assist partners with an active litigation caseload, from inception to trial. • Interface with clients and insurance professionals.</p><p>• Assist with preparing witnesses for deposition and trial.</p><p>• Retain and work with expert witnesses.</p><p>• Prepare and respond to discovery responses and pleadings.</p><p>• Research legal issues and prepare memoranda.</p><p>• Draft motions and oppositions and argue same at hearings. </p><p>• Assist with negotiating settlements and at mediation.</p><p>• Assist with evaluating liability and damages issues and prepare exposure evaluations.</p><p>• Trial preparation and support.</p><p>• Maintain accurate and timely time records. </p><p><br></p><p> Candidate Requirements:</p><p>• 3+ years of experience representing clients in design detail oriented and/or construction litigation.</p><p>• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.</p><p>• Must be admitted to practice in New York.</p><p>• Experience with written discovery and motion practice.</p><p>• Capable of independent work.</p><p>• Work in an organized and efficient manner.</p><p>• Superior research and writing skills.</p><p>• Ability to multi-task.</p><p>• Ability to analyze complex matters.</p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented and organized Receptionist to join our team on a contract basis in New York, New York. In this role, you will be the first point of contact for visitors and callers, ensuring smooth communication and efficient administrative support. This position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to manage tasks in a fast-paced corporate environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Greet and assist visitors, ensuring they feel welcomed and directed appropriately.<br>• Answer incoming calls through a multi-line phone system and transfer calls to the correct departments.<br>• Manage the delivery and sorting of incoming mail and packages.<br>• Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and attention to detail.<br>• Assist with administrative tasks such as scheduling and document preparation.<br>• Communicate effectively with clients and managers regarding deadlines and job-related matters.<br>• Operate a switchboard system and maintain smooth workflow for incoming and outgoing communications.<br>• Support additional projects and tasks as assigned by management.<br>• Ensure the reception area remains tidy and organized at all times.<br>• Collaborate with team members to improve office operations and efficiency.
