Legal – J&R ROSS AGENCY, L.L.C.

Local Government Attorney

J&R Ross Agency, LLC, a professional legal recruiting firm, is seeking a Local Government Attorney with litigation, employment, and civil rights experience . This role has the flexibility to be based in either the White Plains or NYC offices, but will require frequent travel to White Plains.

The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary complemented by a full, comprehensive benefits package including Medical Insurance, Vision Plan, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, 401k and Profit Sharing.

Salary: $155,000.00 – $175,000.00 per year

Qualifications

JD from an accredited law school
Admitted to practice in New York State
2+ years of defense litigation
Experience with general liability and municipal liability defense matters
Ability to integrate into a fast-team-oriented environment
Strong writing skills are a must

Responsibilities

Independently manage a litigation caseload, working cases from beginning to end
Work closely with other attorneys and partners on legal projects
Regularly handle court appearances and depositions
Communicate with clients and provide status reports
Handle cases involving 1st amendment, police, and land use issues

Successful candidates will be self-motivated and able to prioritize, have a high level of organizational skills and possess a strong work ethic. This is truly a team environment and your legal knowledge, skills and reliability will be rewarded here! Employees are offered a generous benefits package and work with a great team.

Senior Trial Attorney-Construction/General Liability

J&R Ross Agency, LLC, a professional legal recruiting firm, is seeking a Senior Attorney with experience in construction site (NYS Labor Law 200, 240, 241) matters, premise liability or general liability litigation. This role is a perfect fit for an attorney who is interested in joining an established law firm.

The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary complemented by a full, comprehensive benefits package including Medical Insurance, Vision Plan, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, 401k and Profit Sharing.

Salary: $155,000.00 – $175,000.00 per year

Qualifications

JD from an accredited law school
Admitted to practice in the State of New York
3+ years of trial experience to verdict
Experience with construction (NYS Labor Law 200, 240, 241) matters, insurance defense, premises liability, and general liability
Experience appearing in court for OSHA hearings; Corporation Counsel or District Attorney Office experience is a plus
Superior analytical skills
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to manage a caseload independently and responsibly
Legal project management experience is helpful

Responsibilities

Independently manage a caseload involving insurance defense, general liability, auto/transportation liability, or construction (NYS Labor Law)
Work closely with other attorneys, team members, and Partners on legal projects
Regularly handle court appearances and depositions
Communicate with clients and provide status reports

Successful candidates will be self-motivated and able to prioritize, have a high level of organizational skills and possess a strong work ethic. This is truly a team environment and your legal knowledge, skills and reliability will be rewarded here! Employees are offered a generous benefits package and work with a great team.

Civil Litigation Attorney

J&R Ross Agency, LLC, a professional legal recruiting firm, is seeking a Civil Litigation Attorney to join an established rapidly growing law firm. This role is a perfect fit for an attorney with solid trial experience, who is interested in joining an established local government law firm with a host of growth opportunities. The position is primarily remote and allows a flexible schedule.

The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary complemented by a full, comprehensive benefits package including Medical Insurance, Vision Plan, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability and Profit Sharing.

Salary range: $135,000 to $150,000

Duties & Responsibilities

Represent county and municipal governments
Draft and negotiate contracts, including professional services agreements and construction contracts, memorandums of understanding and intergovernmental agreements
High quality contract drafting and review skills
Excellent client service skills
Ability to work with minimal supervision

Required Professional Qualifications:

Juris Doctor from an accredited college or university
Actively practicing law for at least five (5) years
Ability to foster and maintain cohesive working relationships
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines
Ability to exercise sound judgment
Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize, multi-task and manage workload to meet specific timeframes and deadlines
Excellent writing and communication skills

Successful candidates will be self-motivated and able to prioritize, have a high level of organizational skills and possess a strong work ethic. This is truly a team environment and your legal knowledge, skills and reliability will be rewarded here! Employees are offered a generous benefits package and work with a great team.

Associate Attorney-Medical Malpractice

J&R Ross Agency, LLC, a professional legal recruiting firm, is seeking an attorney with 6+ years of medical malpractice/health law and trial experience. This role is a perfect fit for an attorney who is interested in joining an established law firm and enjoys litigating. Experienced lateral hires will have an opportunity for immediate and substantial client contact and will work directly with the Practice Group Chair representing hospitals, medical centers, and health care professionals in medical and dental liability actions, defending credentialing matters, and managing privacy breaches of all sizes. In addition, the firm also handles other complex civil litigation including corporate, transportation and a host of other areas.

The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary complemented by a full, comprehensive benefits package including Medical Insurance, Vision Plan, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, 401k. This firm also offers a healthy work-life balance with a billable requirement of 1900 hours.

Salary Range: $150,000 – $170,000

Key Responsibilities

• Drafting pleadings and motions

• Drafting and responding to written discovery

• Conducting and defending depositions

• Appearing in court and arguing motions

• Preparing for and attending multi-party, complex civil trials

Education and Qualification Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from accredited law school

• Admission to DC bar (required)

• Admission(s) to MD and/or VA preferred with expectation to apply for admission to DC

• 6+ years civil litigation – medical malpractice defense litigation experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong analytical skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, prior experience as a Journal editor preferred

• Ability to prioritize and multi-task a diverse caseload and meet deadlines

• Self-starter who takes ownership of executing tasks

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment

Additional Information

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid vacation and sick leave, and an emphasis on work/life balance.

• Associate attorneys are eligible to participate in the Firm’s billable-hours bonus program.

Successful candidates will be self-motivated and able to prioritize, have a high level of organizational skills and possess a strong work ethic. This is truly a team environment and your legal knowledge, skills and reliability will be rewarded here! Employees are offered a generous benefits package and work with a great team.

Attorney-Insurance Defense Litigation

J&R Ross Agency, LLC, a professional legal recruiting firm, is seeking an Attorney with 2+ years of Insurance Defense experience. This role is a perfect fit for an attorney interested in joining an established law firm with a host of growth opportunities.

The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary complemented by a full, comprehensive benefits package including Medical Insurance, Vision Plan, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, 401k and Profit Sharing.

Position responsibilities include:

Defense litigation – Primarily insurance defense
Trial preparation including Strategy Discussion, Discovery, Records Review, Client Interview and Witness Preparation
Research into Complex Litigation Areas
Take and Defend Depositions
Preparing and arguing motions and writs

Successful candidate will demonstrate:

Excellent analytical and critical reasoning skills
A client focused mentality
Ability to think on feet and respond strategically
Excellent communication and influencing skills
Ability to work independently and within a strong team

Successful candidates will be self-motivated and able to prioritize, have a high level of organizational skills and possess a strong work ethic. This is truly a team environment and your legal knowledge, skills and reliability will be rewarded here! Employees are offered a generous benefits package and work environment.

Appellate Attorney

J&R Ross Agency, LLC, a professional legal recruiting firm, is seeking an Appellate Attorney with 5+ years of experience in insurance coverage, municipal liability and/or no-fault areas of law. This role is a perfect fit for an attorney who is interested in joining an established law firm and working in State, Appellate and Federal courts. This role provides a flexible schedule with a HYBRID model.

The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary complemented by a full, comprehensive benefits package including Medical Insurance, Vision Plan, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, 401k and Profit Sharing.

Position responsibilities include:

· Civil appellate experience either practicing before or working within the appellate courts is required

· Very strong research, writing, legal analysis, and oral advocacy skills

· Development of case strategy and advise Firm clients accordingly

· Working in State, Appellate, and Federal Courts

· Prior experience with tracking billable hours is preferred but not required

· Prior experience in insurance coverage, municipal liability, and/or No-Fault areas of law is preferred but not required

Successful candidate will demonstrate:

· Michigan Bar License

· 5+ years of experience

· Excellent analytical and critical reasoning skills

· Ability to think on feet and respond strategically

· Excellent communication and influencing skills

· Ability to work independently and within a strong team

Successful candidates will be self-motivated and able to prioritize, have a high level of organizational skills and possess a strong work ethic. This is truly a team environment, and your legal knowledge, skills and reliability will be rewarded here! Employees are offered a generous benefits package and work with a great team.

Attorney Partner

J&R Ross Agency, L.L.C., a professional staffing agency, is seeking an experienced Attorney Partner. This role is a perfect fit for a professional with 5 or more years of experience who is interested in joining a prestigious law firm well-known for their presence and rated by U.S. News “Best Law Firms.” This firm provides a host of opportunities and stands as a preeminent trial attorney firm providing clients with a range of services that includes complex civil litigation, bank fraud and Ponzi scheme litigation, construction litigation, land use and government relations, trust and probate litigation and more. If you are eager to join one of the country’s fastest growing firms and determined to grow your career, you will thrive in this role. A portable book of business is required. A portable book of business with a minimum valuation of $250,000 is required.

Openings are available in Miami, FL; Asheville, NC and New York, NY.

The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary complemented by a free comprehensive benefits package including Medical Insurance, Vision Plan, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability.

In addition to outstanding benefits, this firm provides:

Low risk of client conflicts for lateral partners bringing in business based on the firm’s niche clientele history.
Flexibility arrangements based on attorney’s abilities to achieve firm requirements.
State of the art technology providing attorneys access to clients across the country.
Autonomy for lateral partners to continue their existing practice while having the dedicated administrative resources to help grow their book of business.

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience and a proven track record of success providing advice, counsel, and litigation support. The candidate must have outstanding academic credentials, as well as excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills.

Associate Attorney

J&R Ross Agency, LLC, a professional legal recruiting firm, is seeking an attorney with 6+ years of medical malpractice/health law and trial experience. This role is a perfect fit for an attorney who is interested in joining an established law firm and enjoys litigating. Experienced lateral hires will have an opportunity for immediate and substantial client contact and will work directly with the Practice Group Chair representing hospitals, medical centers, and health care professionals in medical and dental liability actions, defending credentialing matters, and managing privacy breaches of all sizes. In addition, the firm also handles other complex civil litigation including corporate, transportation and a host of other areas.

The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary complemented by a full, comprehensive benefits package including Medical Insurance, Vision Plan, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, 401k. This firm also offers a healthy work-life balance with a billable requirement of 1900 hours.

Salary: $140,000-$150,000

Key Responsibilities

• Drafting pleadings and motions

• Drafting and responding to written discovery

• Conducting and defending depositions

• Appearing in court and arguing motions

• Preparing for and attending multi-party, complex civil trials

Education and Qualification Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from accredited law school

• Admission to DC bar (required)

• Admission(s) to MD and/or VA preferred with expectation to apply for admission to DC

• 6+ years civil litigation – medical malpractice defense litigation experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong analytical skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, prior experience as a Journal editor preferred

• Ability to prioritize and multi-task a diverse caseload and meet deadlines

• Self-starter who takes ownership of executing tasks

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment

Additional Information

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid vacation and sick leave, and an emphasis on work/life balance.

• Associate attorneys are eligible to participate in the Firm’s billable-hours bonus program.

Billing Specialist

J&R Ross Agency, LLC is seeking a full-time Billing Specialist for our Atlanta, GA client. This position performs billing duties according to established policies and procedures. This position will support a Practice group and several office locations. The ideal candidate must have an overall 5 years law firm experience, with a thorough knowledge of all or most eBilling software systems.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Compiles, manages and executes attorney billing
Reviews and edits Pre-bills/Proformas in response to attorney and secretary requests
Executes complex bills in a timely manner (i.e, multiple discounts by matter, preparation of electronic invoices LEDES file)
Handles a high volume of bills per month
Effectively interacts and communicates with attorneys, secretaries and clients
Researches and responds to inquiries in a timely manner regarding billing issues and problems as they arise
Generates monthly Proformas and maintains a list of Unbilled Proformas for follow up
Assists with special projects as needed within the department

Skills & Qualifications:

Must possess 5 or more years of law firm experience
Must possess at least 2-3 years of e-billing experience, with a thorough knowledge of all or most eBilling software systems: Bottomline, Legal Exchange, Tymetrix360, Legal Tracker (formerly known as Serengeti), Passport (formerly known as Datacert), Ariba and Ascent
Strong competency with Excel and other Microsoft products
Experience with Elite version 3.10 or higher, CMS Aderant or equivalent accounting software is necessary
In addition to primary billing responsibilities, the candidate will also be trained to perform other Accounting duties such as assist in Collections and Client intake

Qualities Ideal Candidates will have:

Pays strong attention to detail
Possesses excellent communication and verbal skills
Capability to handle a high volume of work
Works well within a team environment
Ability to anticipate, as well as prioritize, work needs and follow up with minimal or no direction from supervisor
Ability to perform at high levels in a fast paced environment and successfully adapt to changing priorities and work demands
Ability to adapt and remain flexible to multiple situations and work varied hours if necessary

Benefits:

Health, Dental, and Vision Plans
401(k) and profit sharing plans
Life Insurance
Onsite Parking
Gym reimbursement

*These benefits are subject to change

Litigation Paralegal

J&R Ross Agency, L.L.C., a professional legal staffing agency, is seeking an Experienced Litigation Paralegal with Insurance Defense or Subrogation experience to join an established rapidly growing law firm. This role is a perfect fit for a paralegal with 5 or more years of experience who is interested in joining an established law firm with a host of growth opportunities.

The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary complemented by a full, comprehensive benefits package including Medical Insurance, Vision Plan, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability and Profit Sharing. 1K hourly monthly bonus at 165 billable hours a month.

Responsibilities include:

Case management involving maintaining document control, and calendaring docket deadlines
Preparation and organization of a variety of documents, forms, charts, letters, etc.
Deposition and record review and summaries
Preparation for depositions, and preparing attorneys for depositions in advance
Preparation for hearings
Document production
Draft discovery documents
Request documents and records
Prepare index of documents

We are looking for a candidate with:

5 or more years of experience
Successful completion of a paralegal certification program preferred
Demonstrated initiative and self-direction
Demonstrated attention to detail
Strong Outlook skills and proficient in MS Office suite including Word and Excel

Successful candidates will be self-motivated and able to prioritize, have a high level of organizational skills and possess a strong work ethic. This is truly a team environment and your legal knowledge, skills and reliability will be rewarded here! Employees are offered a generous benefits package and work with a great team.

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