Civil Litigation Associate or Partner

True Talent Solutions Partners; Town of Fishkill (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary $150,000–$200,000 annually

No visa sponsorship

Job summary

True Talent Solutions Partners is seeking an associate with 7+ years of post-bar civil litigation experience or a partner track, to handle matters from inception through trial in New York.

The role emphasizes courtroom exposure, depositions, and close collaboration with clients, insurers, and claims handlers. Strong writing, motion practice, and a willingness to meet a 2,000 billable-hour requirement are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of post-bar experience in civil litigation or transferable courtroom practice.
• Admission to the New York State Bar and experience practicing in New York.
• Insurance defense experience, with a demonstrated interest in trial work.
• Strong legal writing skills and a writing sample.
• Experience with motion practice and depositions; first- or second-chair trial experience is valued.
• Comfort with a 2,000 billable-hour requirement.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil litigation matters from inception through trial.
• Draft discovery requests and responses, and prepare substantive motions.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Participate in trials as first or second chair.
• Work directly with clients, insurance carriers, and claims handlers.

Skills

Civil litigation

Trial experience

Legal writing

Depositions

Education

New York State Bar admission

Job description

About the Role

Join a trial-focused litigation practice as an associate with 7 or more years of experience, or as a partner. You will handle civil matters from inception through trial and build hands-on courtroom experience.

What You’ll Do

• Manage civil litigation matters from inception through trial.

• Draft discovery requests and responses, and prepare substantive motions.

• Take and defend depositions.

• Participate in trials as first or second chair.

• Work directly with clients, insurance carriers, and claims handlers.

What We’re Looking For

• At least 7 years of post-bar experience in civil litigation or transferable courtroom practice.

• Admission to the New York State Bar and experience practicing in New York.

• Insurance defense experience, with a demonstrated interest in trial work.

• Strong legal writing skills and a writing sample.

• Experience with motion practice and depositions; first- or second-chair trial experience is valued.

• Comfort with a 2,000 billable-hour requirement.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary is $150,000 to $200,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Location

On-site in Fishkill, New York, five days per week. Candidates should be able to commute to the office.