Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A., a multi-office national law firm is seeking attorneys with General Liability defense experience to join our New York Office.
This is a great opportunity if you are an attorney wanting to move to the next level, develop your own team, or bring you clients with you. QPWB offers a mentoring and training program to all new hires.
QPWB is the largest woman and minority owned law firm in the nation. Our culture supports creative entrepreneurs and we are dedicated to providing growth and career development opportunities. We are building succession plans and this is a great opportunity for attorneys passionate about creating and/or maintaining a vibrant litigation career.
Primary Duties And Responsibilities
- Provide client communication and advice as it relates to litigation risks and outcomes, legal rights and obligations, etc.
- Evaluation of findings and development of strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
- Drafting and performing legal review and analysis and advising on issues for the area of law practiced.
- Preparation and attendance of mediations and hearings as required.
- Client interaction and problem resolution as it relates to case hearings.
- Integration of best practices and standards in handling clients and their cases.
- Timely preparation of discovery to opposing parties, and respond to discovery by opposing parties.
- Development of new clients, maintain relationships with existing clients.
- Meeting requirements for designated minimum billable time (hours/receivables)
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Experience in General Liability defense litigation, preferably 4-7 years.
- Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited university
- Must be admitted to practice law and in good standing with bar of the State of Illinois and able to be admitted in all Federal District Courts in Florida, if not already admitted.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
- Strong analytical and research skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and produce an accurate and high-quality work product.
- Strong computer skills including, MS Word, Outlook and Excel, Westlaw and time-billing software.
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Skills Required
- Experience in General Liability defense litigation, preferably 4-7 years
- Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited university
- Admitted to practice law and in good standing with bar of the State of Illinois
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
- Strong analytical and research skills and attention to detail
- Strong computer skills including MS Word, Outlook, and Excel
What We Do
Over the past 25 years, QPWB is one of the fastest-growing law firms in the US. Though a strategy hinged upon providing the best legal problem-solvers throughout the country, the firm has brought in different and unique talent and, as a by-product, has become the largest minority-owned firm in the nation. We offer a comprehensive range of legal services to both public and private companies, insurance carriers, professionals, entrepreneurs, and individuals. With access to a network of 500 attorneys nationally, our areas of practice cover a wide spectrum and include focuses in over 130 different areas of law for our clients. QPWB is known for its ability to defend businesses in various liability and tort actions such as premises liability, products liability, construction claims, and more. We also have a robust professional liability practice representing healthcare providers, legal professionals, and other service providers. The firm also handles complex securities and broker-dealer matters, including public offerings and SEC representations. We operate through a tightly integrated network of 49 offices nationwide, strategically located in major metropolitan areas, and provide admittance in nearly every US state and territory. Additionally, we maintain of-counsel relationships with various other law firms across the United States, which enhances our capability to provide comprehensive legal services on a national scale and beyond.
