Attorney - Civil Litigation - New York - $250k

We Are Legal Revolution; New York (NY); Remote; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

We Are Legal Revolution is seeking a Civil Litigation Attorney for a fully remote role, requiring NY bar and strong experience in commercial and complex civil matters.

The position offers a $250K base, with appearances for hearings or depositions only in New York City when necessary, and a path for senior associates to counsel or partner levels. You will handle state and federal disputes with motions and depositions and appear as needed.

Qualifications

• JD and active New York bar.
• 4–8 years post-bar civil, commercial, or complex litigation.
• Depositions taken in the last 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Litigate New York commercial and complex civil disputes in state and federal court.
• Draft and argue dispositive motions, including coverage-related disputes.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Appear for hearings and trial when the case needs it.

Skills

Litigation experience

Depositions within 24 months

Trial readiness

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

New York Bar admission

Job description

Civil Litigation Attorney | Fully Remote - $250K

Location/Schedule: Fully remote. New York bar required. No office days.

Practice: New York commercial and complex civil litigation, including contract disputes and high-exposure casualty matters for corporate and carrier clients. The work includes construction, products, and coverage-driven disputes alongside commercial matters. Appearances for hearings or depositions are the only time you need to be in the city.

What stands out about this opportunity:

• Founded in 1978 - The firm is a national litigation firm with more than 1,400 attorneys across approximately 44 offices, including one in London.
• Preeminent Defense Litigation Firm - The firm describes itself as the preeminent defense litigation firm in the United States.
• 100,000 Defense and Coverage Matters - At any given time, more than 1,400 attorneys are engaged in as many as 100,000 defense and coverage matters.
• More Than 400 Attorneys in the New York Metro Region - More than 400 attorneys work across the New York City, White Plains, and Long Island offices.
• Heritage in Insurance Defense with Expanded Commercial Practice - The firm's roots are in insurance defense, and it has expanded into commercial and complex civil litigation.
• Fully Remote with No Office Days - You appear only when the case has a hearing or deposition.
• $250K Base for Fully Remote New York Work - Compensation is $250K.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Litigate New York commercial and complex civil disputes in state and federal court.
• Draft and argue dispositive motions, including coverage-related business disputes.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Appear for hearings and trial when the case needs it.

Core Requirements (Flexibility for Exceptional Candidates):

• JD and active New York bar.
• 4-8 years post-bar civil, commercial, or insurance litigation - current Associate, Counsel, or Partner.
• Depositions taken in the last 24 months.