Morrison Mahoney LLP

Mid-Level Attorney - Transportation Defense

Morrison Mahoney LLP  •  $130k - $185k/yr  •  New York (Hybrid)  •  20 days ago
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Job Description

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY (Transportation) - Hybrid

Morrison Mahoney LLP is seeking a full-time Associate Attorney to join our team! This is an exciting opportunity for attorneys with 5+ years of civil litigation experience handling the defense of Transportation matters.

We offer a flexible hybrid work arrangement designed to support a healthy work-life balance. As part of our team, you will work alongside dedicated professionals in a respectful, collaborative, and inclusive environment that values and rewards meaningful contributions. We provide a competitive salary range of $130,000-$185,000, commensurate with experience.

To be considered, a qualified candidate will have the ability to manage cases from inception through resolution. This includes (but is not limited to):

  • Taking and defending depositions
  • Preparing and filing dispositive motions
  • Prior ADR experience handling arbitrations and mediations
  • Ability to prepare comprehensive status reports for insurers

Why Join Morrison Mahoney?

We are proud to be recognized as one of the premier litigation law firms in the Northeast. From day one, you'll gain meaningful, hands-on experience alongside top AV-rated attorneys. You'll become a member of a dynamic team, working on diverse and challenging cases that foster both professional growth and personal development. Most importantly, you'll be supported by colleagues who are genuinely invested in your success and career advancement.

A Day in the Life of an Associate Attorney

As an Associate Attorney at Morrison Mahoney, you will take on a dynamic and engaging role that offers an ideal balance of independent responsibility and collaborative teamwork. You will manage your own caseload from inception through resolution, drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery requests; preparing for and attending depositions, hearings, and trials; and ensuring meticulous compliance with all court deadlines and scheduling requirements.

In this role, you will work closely with clients, experts, and fellow attorneys to develop and execute effective litigation strategies. Clear and consistent client communication will be essential, including providing regular updates and comprehensive written status reports. You will also conduct in-depth legal research, prepare strategic memoranda, and collaborate with partners and senior attorneys to ensure seamless case management.

This multifaceted position offers a meaningful opportunity to build a rewarding and impactful career in the legal profession.

What Matters Most

An Associate Attorney handling Transportation defense cases will need a robust set of skills and qualifications, all of which are key attributes for success in this position:

  • A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school and admission to the New York State Bar.
  • At least 5 years of experience handling the defense of Transportation, Construction Litigation, and Tort Liability.
  • Ability to draft and argue dispositive motions, perform legal research and respond to discovery requests.

Key Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Health Advocate
  • Short + Long Term Disability Program
  • Parental Leave
  • Military Leave
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(K)
  • Flexible Spending Plan
  • 12 Paid Holidays
  • Flexible Paid Time Off
  • Discounts on tickets, shows, hotels and more
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Mobile Phone Stipend
  • Associate Education Program

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If you are ready to join a team that values expertise, independence, and collaboration, we invite you to apply today. Be a part of Morrison Mahoney's long-standing tradition of excellence in litigation.

Morrison Mahoney LLP

About Morrison Mahoney LLP

For 75 years, Morrison Mahoney LLP has been committed to servicing its clients'​ needs and working with its clients to achieve desired goals and objectives. With more than 180 attorneys and ten offices in the Northeast, Morrison Mahoney LLP is recognized as one of the leading litigation firms in the region. The firm works with its clients in diverse practice areas, including: commercial and business litigation; product liability and tort litigation; construction; environmental; hospitals and health systems; employment and labor; toxic tort and health sciences; professional liability; risk management; insurance and reinsurance; cybersecurity, privacy and data protection; subrogation recovery; appellate; admiralty; aviation; emerging business; regulatory and transactional; property; transportation law; and workers'​ compensation. Morrison Mahoney LLP has expanded its practice along with the changing world economy to provide business advice, counseling, and litigation support to its corporate clients.

The firm's membership with ALFA International, the Global Legal Network, provides it with additional resources in all jurisdictions throughout the United States and internationally. Moreover, the firm's associations with leading industry organizations (Defense Research Institute, International Association of Defense Counsel, Federation of Insurance & Corporate Counsel, etc.), as well as the leadership positions that many of the firm's attorneys hold in those organizations, secure the firm's position as one of the premier defense firms in the United States.

Industry
Legal & Compliance
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Boston, MA
Year Founded
1948
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