Civil Litigation Attorney

Trueline; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus program

401(k) with employer contribution

Medical insurance with employer contribution

Relocation assistance

Dental, vision, life insurance

Mentorship opportunities

Job summary

Trueline, a respected civil litigation law firm in Syracuse, New York, is seeking a Civil Litigation Attorney to manage insurance defense matters. This role offers a collaborative environment with meaningful autonomy and strong mentorship.

Ideal candidates will possess 2+ years of civil litigation experience and strong communication skills. The role comes with a competitive base salary of $90,000-$150,000, with bonuses and significant growth opportunities within the firm.

Qualifications

• Licensed attorney in New York State or ability to obtain admission.
• 2+ years of experience handling civil litigation matters.
• Strong writing, research, negotiation, and courtroom skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of civil litigation and insurance defense matters.
• Handle pleadings, motions, discovery, depositions, mediations, and court appearances.
• Develop case strategy and provide legal analysis.

Skills

Strong writing

Research skills

Negotiation skills

Courtroom skills

Organizational abilities

Communication abilities

Education

Licensed attorney in New York State

2+ years of civil litigation experience

Job description

A respected and growing civil litigation law firm is seeking a Civil Litigation Attorney to join their team in Syracuse, New York. This attorney will handle insurance defense matters and work closely with experienced litigators in a collaborative environment. The firm offers meaningful autonomy, strong mentorship, long-term growth potential, and a clear path to increased responsibility for attorneys looking to build a lasting career.

What You'll Do as the Civil Litigation Attorney:

• Manage a caseload of civil litigation and insurance defense matters from inception through resolution
• Handle pleadings, motions, discovery, depositions, mediations, and court appearances
• Develop case strategy and provide thoughtful legal analysis
• Maintain strong client relationships and deliver responsive communication
• Collaborate with partners and fellow attorneys on complex litigation matters
• Participate in business development and client-facing opportunities as experience allows
• Meet billable hour expectations while maintaining high-quality legal work

Must-Haves as the Civil Litigation Attorney:

• Licensed attorney in New York State or ability to obtain admission
• 2+ years of experience handling civil litigation matters
• Insurance defense experience
• Ability to independently manage files and move cases forward with minimal supervision
• Strong writing, research, negotiation, and courtroom skills
• Excellent organizational and communication abilities

Nice-to-Haves as the Civil Litigation Attorney:

• 5-10+ years of litigation experience
• Municipal law experience
• Experience managing complex personal injury defense matters
• Trial experience
• Portable client relationships or business development interest
• Prior mentoring or leadership experience

This Role Offers:

• Base salary generally ranging from $90,000-$150,000, with flexibility for highly qualified candidates
• Quarterly bonus program tied to performance and firm success
• Partnership-track opportunity for the right individual
• Relocation assistance consideration for strong candidates
• 401(k) with 3% employer contribution
• Medical insurance with employer contribution toward premiums
• Dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability coverage
• Attorney registration renewal fees paid
• Local bar association dues paid
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture with hands‑on mentorship
• Significant long‑term growth opportunities within an expanding firm

Trueline is a unabashed equal‑opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.