Associate Attorney

Lydecker is seeking an associate attorney with 3-10+ years of experience for its New York, Jersey City, or Doylestown PA offices. The applicant should be admitted to practice in NY, NJ, or PA. Dual admission is a plus. The firm provides extensive training to its new associates.

Requirements

• PA, NJ, or NY bar license in good standing
• A minimum of JD from an ABA approved law school
• 3-10+ years of civil defense litigation experience
• Previous experience should include working on up to 25+ cases at once, attending and defending depositions, taking depositions, appearance in court, motion and discovery drafting
• Computer skills: basic knowledge of computer operation, internet software, spreadsheet software and word processing software
• Be self-motivated and a self-starter, work well independently, and possess strong client communication skills
• Oral Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings when required
• Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information
• Temperament: Ability to work with little supervision; prioritizes and anticipates work needs; works well under occasional periods of pressure and short deadlines.
• Ethics: Keeps client and firm information confidential at all times; understands and implements general rules of ethical behavior applicable to lawyers

Benefits

• One-on-one mentorship and training by Partners
• Salary range depending on depth and years of experience ($120k-165k)
• Quarterly bonuses based on your billable hours
• Annual performance reviews with potential for sizeable increase in salary
• Hybrid work environment
• Flexible work hours
• Medical Insurance – Currently provided by Cigna Healthcare with multiple insurance plans to choose from based on your needs – partially paid for by Firm for the employee
• Optional Dental & Vision Insurance
• Optional Voluntary Life and Disability Insurance
• Optional Voluntary Accident Insurance
• Optional Critical Illness Insurance
• Optional Cancer Insurance
• Optional Hospitalization Insurance
• Optional Health Savings Account
• Optional Flexible Spending Account
• 401k after one calendar year of employment
• Paid time off (PTO) to support your overall well-being
• Collegial work environment