Civil Litigation Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative work environment

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search represents a law firm seeking a Civil Litigation Attorney in Buffalo, NY. The role involves managing a caseload of civil litigation matters, primarily defending personal injury cases, with in-office work and some work-from-home flexibility.

Responsibilities include drafting pleadings and discovery, participating in court conferences and negotiations, and advising clients on strategy. NY Bar admission and a JD are required; prior civil litigation experience preferred.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Admission in good standing to the New York State Bar.
• Experience in civil litigation or insurance defense preferred.
• Strong negotiation and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of civil litigation matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery responses.
• Participate in court conferences, depositions, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Advise clients on case strategy and risk.
• Negotiate settlements when appropriate.
• Collaborate with colleagues, staff, and experts to prepare matters for trial or ADR.
• Maintain consistent communication with clients, courts, and opposing counsel.

Skills

Legal advice

Research organization

Team collaboration

Professional ethics

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Civil Litigation Attorney in Buffalo, NY. The role involves managing a caseload of civil litigation matters, primarily focusing on the defense of personal injury claims. The position offers a combination of in-office work and some work-from-home flexibility, with opportunities available across New York State.

Duties

• Manage a caseload of civil litigation matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery responses.
• Participate in court conferences, depositions, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Advise clients on case strategy and risk.
• Negotiate settlements when appropriate.
• Collaborate with colleagues, staff, and experts to prepare matters for trial or alternative dispute resolution.
• Maintain consistent communication with clients, courts, and opposing counsel.

Requirements

• Strong foundation in law, including civil litigation, insurance defense and municipal law.
• Ability to analyze complex legal issues and apply relevant statutes and case law.
• Proficiency in legal research using both traditional and electronic resources.
• Effective negotiation skills for settlement discussions and dispute resolution.
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines.
• Prior experience in civil litigation or insurance defense preferred.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission in good standing to the New York State Bar.

Skills

• Clear, practical legal advice to clients.
• Organizing research findings into persuasive written work product.
• Collaborative team work environment.
• High professional and ethical standards.

Benefits

• Collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development.