Government Litigation Attorney

On Call Counsel is seeking a New York barred attorney with 3 - 5 years of substantive litigation experience for a long-term contract assignment for a prestigious government agency. Candidates must have at least three years of recent substantive litigation experience and either be admitted to practice in the Eastern and/or Southern District Federal Courts or have the ability to be admitted. Judicial clerkship experience is a plus.

• Start: earliest date possible
• Duration: 6+ months
• Hourly Rate: $35 - $40 depending on experience
• Hours: 40/week
• Location: Downtown Manhattan

Responsibilities:

• Drafting legal documents, such as, settlement memos, answers, briefs
• Reviewing attorney billing disputes
• Corresponding and negotiating with opposing counsel
• Reviewing and summarizing case material and legal documents
• Court appearances in federal court

Skills:

• Must be actively licensed to practice and in good standing in the state of New York
• S.D.N.Y and/or E.D.N.Y admission or the ability to become admitted for the position
• Knowledge of Federal Court Rules and Procedures is required
• 3 to 5 years of recent substantive litigation experience, specifically drafting legal documents and appearing in court
• Experience reviewing and summarizing case material and legal documents
• Legal Research and drafting legal memos and briefs
• Legal document production
• Comfortable being assertive, arguing your case, and communicating with opposing counsel
• Strong negotiation skills
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Proven experience performing under pressure in a fast-paced environment

COMPANY OVERVIEW

This job is presented to you by On Call Counsel, a division of the TemPositions Group of Companies. Enjoy exceptional compensation, benefits, and a wealth of opportunities in government and private entities. To learn more about employment opportunities, visit our website at www.oncallcounsel.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.