We are looking for an accomplished Senior Attorney to lead high-stakes litigation matters in New York, New York. This position calls for an experienced legal specialist who can guide cases from initial assessment through trial or appeal while maintaining trusted client relationships in sensitive and demanding circumstances. The ideal candidate brings deep federal litigation experience, strong courtroom presence, and the judgment to manage complex legal strategy across multiple active matters.
Responsibilities:
- Direct sophisticated litigation matters from early case evaluation and client intake through settlement, trial, or appellate proceedings as needed.
- Act as primary or supporting trial counsel in court appearances, evidentiary hearings, and significant motion practice.
- Shape case strategy for complex disputes by overseeing discovery plans, pretrial preparation, and legal positioning in multi-party, document-heavy cases.
- Build and sustain strong client partnerships by addressing difficult or high-conflict issues with care, discretion, and practical judgment.
- Prepare, revise, and evaluate substantive legal filings, including complaints, motions, briefs, and discovery materials.
- Perform detailed legal research and translate findings into actionable guidance for case strategy and client advice.
- Provide direction and mentorship to entry-level lawyers, paralegals, and other legal support team members.
- Work closely with co-counsel, opposing attorneys, experts, investigators, and other participants to keep matters progressing effectively.
- Communicate key developments, litigation risks, and recommended next steps clearly to clients, colleagues, and leadership.
- Maintain compliance with court requirements, ethical standards, and internal file management practices while keeping case records accurate and organized.
- J.D. from an accredited law school.
- Active membership in good standing with the New York State Bar.
- 15+ years of legal experience, including prior service as an Assistant U.S. Attorney or in a similar federal prosecutorial position.
- Demonstrated background handling federal matters through charging decisions, plea negotiations, and trial preparation or trial.
- Significant courtroom experience serving in a first- or second-chair capacity, including jury trial work.
- Proven ability to manage complex litigation involving numerous parties, substantial discovery, and demanding procedural requirements.
- Excellent analytical, written, and oral advocacy skills, with the ability to develop practical legal strategies for complicated matters.
- Strong organizational skills, sound ethical judgment, and the ability to handle confidential information while balancing multiple priorities.