Litigation Associate

About the Role

Join a close-knit defense litigation team handling general liability matters, primarily premises liability. This role offers direct collaboration with senior attorneys, mentorship, and the opportunity to manage cases from inception through resolution.

What You'll Do

• Manage a full caseload of general defense litigation matters from inception through resolution.

• Conduct and defend depositions.

• Represent clients in court appearances, mediations, and settlement conferences.

• Collaborate with senior attorneys on trial preparation, legal strategy, and client communication.

• Draft pleadings, discovery, motions, and case strategy documents.

What We're Looking For

• Two to seven years of law firm experience handling a full caseload in defense litigation.

• Experience appearing in court, attending conferences, and navigating New York courts, including New York City and Long Island jurisdictions.

• Deposition experience, both conducting and defending.

• Experience drafting motions, pleadings, and discovery.

• A J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the New York bar.

• Background in premises liability or general negligence is beneficial.

• A collaborative approach and interest in mentorship and long-term professional growth.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: $125,000 to $165,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Location

Hybrid role based in New York, New York. The role requires working in the office during onboarding, with a flexible hybrid arrangement afterward.