Civil Litigation Attorney

Law Firms; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Law Firms seeks Associate Attorney – Civil Litigation (Defense) in New York, offering hybrid/remote work and a salary of $125,000–$150,000 annually plus benefits. You will manage litigated claims through trial preparation and develop case-specific defense strategies.

You will draft motions, take and defend depositions, attend hearings, and analyze medical records and expert evidence. Requirements include 2–4 years defense litigation, active NY/NJ licenses, and at least one year of courtroom

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of defense litigation experience, with toxic tort experience preferred.
• Active licenses in New York and New Jersey, in good standing.
• At least one year of courtroom experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of litigated claims from case development through trial preparation.
• Develop case-specific defense strategies for toxic tort and civil litigation matters.
• Draft motions, briefs, legal memoranda, written discovery, and client updates.
• Take and defend depositions and attend hearings, mediations, and court appearances.
• Analyze discovery materials, medical records, and expert evidence.

Education

Active NY/NJ licenses in good standing

Job description

Associate Attorney – Civil Litigation (Defense) | Hybrid/Remote – New York, NY

$125,000–$150,000/Annually + Benefits

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of litigated claims from case development through trial preparation.
• Develop case-specific defense strategies for toxic tort and civil litigation matters.
• Draft motions, briefs, legal memoranda, written discovery, and client updates.
• Take and defend depositions and attend hearings, mediations, and court appearances.
• Analyze discovery materials, medical records, and expert evidence.

Qualifications:

• 2–4 years of defense litigation experience; toxic tort experience preferred.
• Active licenses in New York and New Jersey, in good standing.
• At least one year of courtroom experience.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $125,000-$150,000. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, years of practice, and other qualifications.