Winget, Spadafora and Schwartzberg, LLP seeks a Senior Associate Attorney with 3-6 years of litigation experience to join its headquarters in the Financial District. NY bar admission required and NJ admission a plus for diverse practice including professional liability, medical malpractice, securities litigation, labor and 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.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
- Efficient management of multiple cases.
- Timely preparation of pleadings, motions and discovery.
- Participate in mediations, hearings and depositions.
- 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.
- 3-6 years of civil litigation experience.
- NY bar admission required, NJ bar admission preferred.

A variety of factors are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands, other business and organizational needs, and other factors permitted by law. This position is considered full-time and therefore qualifies for benefits including 401(k) retirement savings plan, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

Salary Range:
$105,000 - $150,000 (not including bonus)

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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