Litigation Associate
- New York, NY, United States
$125,000 to $165,000 USD / year
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Job details
- Pay
- $125,000 to $165,000 USD / year
- Experience
- 2 to 7 years of law firm experience handling a full caseload in defense litigation.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
ABOUT THE ROLE
Join a close-knit defense litigation team handling general liability matters, primarily premises liability. This is a growth-oriented opportunity with mentorship and direct collaboration with senior attorneys.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Manage a full caseload of defense litigation matters from inception through resolution.
- Conduct and defend depositions.
- Represent clients in court appearances, mediations, and settlement conferences.
- Work with senior attorneys on trial preparation, legal strategy, and client communications.
- Draft pleadings, discovery, motions, and case strategy documents.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- 2 to 7 years of law firm experience handling a full caseload in defense litigation.
- J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the New York bar.
- Experience appearing before judges and attending court conferences in New York courts, including NYC and Long Island jurisdictions.
- Deposition experience, including conducting and defending depositions.
- Strong drafting skills in pleadings, discovery, and motions.
- Background in premises liability or general negligence is beneficial.
- Interest in a long-term role and a collaborative, mentorship-focused environment.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Base salary: $125,000 to $165,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is not available.
LOCATION
Hybrid role based in New York, New York, with in-office work during onboarding and a flexible hybrid arrangement afterward.