Associate Attorney

Ascendion; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Unlimited PTO

Employer contribution toward premium

Monthly production bonus

Year-end bonus

Job summary

Ascendion is partnering with a leading national defense litigation firm in New York City to hire a Litigation Attorney for its NYC team, offering hybrid work arrangements.

You'll manage matters from inception through resolution, handle discovery, motions, depositions, mediation and trial preparation, and work directly with clients on sophisticated defense matters, gaining meaningful trial advocacy experience. The compensation ranges from $175,000 to $210,000 per year.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Handle discovery, motions, depositions, mediation, and trial preparation
• Develop case strategy alongside experienced litigators and partners
• Work directly with clients on sophisticated defense matters
• Gain meaningful trial advocacy and litigation experience

Job description

NYC Litigation Opportunity | Complex Defense Matters

New York, NY | Hybrid

$175K–$210K

A leading national defense litigation firm is looking to add a Litigation Attorney to its NYC team.

This opportunity is open to attorneys with backgrounds in Professional Liability, General Liability, Commercial Litigation, Insurance Defense, and other complex litigation practices.

What You’ll Work On

• Manage litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Handle discovery, motions, depositions, mediation, and trial preparation
• Develop case strategy alongside experienced litigators and partners
• Work directly with clients on sophisticated defense matters
• Gain meaningful trial advocacy and litigation experience

Practice Areas:

Professional Liability | General Liability | Commercial Litigation | Insurance Defense | Medical Malpractice & Healthcare | Product Liability | Transportation | Complex Tort & Casualty

You do not need experience in every practice area. Attorneys with strong litigation experience in one or more of these areas are encouraged to explore the opportunity.

Why Consider It?

• Sophisticated, high-value litigation matters
• Direct exposure to experienced trial attorneys and partners
• Strong attorney development and trial advocacy focus
• Hands-on experience with complex cases

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $175,000 – $210,000 [Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.]

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Unlimited PTO
• Employer contribution toward premium coverage
• Monthly production bonus
• Year-end bonus

If you’re a litigation attorney considering your next move, feel free to reach out. I’d be happy to share more details and see if the opportunity aligns with your background.