Civil Litigation Attorney - Summary Judgment & Motion Practice

Capital Markets Placement; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Civil Litigation Attorney specializing in summary judgment and motion practice. This full-time hybrid role requires New York State Bar admission and offers a 90% remote schedule. Ideal candidates will have 3-5+ years of civil litigation experience, particularly in motor vehicle accidents or premises liability, and will thrive in a fast-paced environment focused on high-level legal drafting and research.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in New York State.
• 3–5+ years of civil litigation experience (motor vehicle or premises liability preferred).
• Proven ability to draft and oppose summary judgment motions.

Responsibilities

• Draft and oppose summary judgment motions, including all related briefing.
• Review and analyze case files, deposition transcripts, and discovery documents.
• Manage your own motion calendar and ensure timely, high-quality submissions.

Skills

Legal research

Writing

Analytical skills

Education

JD from an accredited U.S. law school

Job description

Civil Litigation Attorney - Summary Judgment & Motion Practice

Forrest Solutions is looking for Civil Litigation Attorney - Summary Judgment & Motion Practice in Bethpage, NY.
This local job opportunity with ID 3191022753 is live since 2025-05-13 14:29:15.

We are hiring a Civil Litigation Attorney with a strong focus on summary judgment drafting and motion practice to join a busy litigation team. This is a full-time, Hybrid, salaried role with a 90% Remote schedule, requiring admission to the New York State Bar to independently sign filings.

This role is ideal for an attorney with experience in motor vehicle accident or premises liability cases who can manage their workload independently and thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume setting. No client contact, no court appearances—just focused, high-level legal drafting and research.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft and oppose summary judgment motions, including all related briefing
• Review and analyze case files, deposition transcripts, and discovery documents
• Manage your own motion calendar and ensure timely, high-quality submissions
• Communicate with supervising attorneys—minimal oversight required

Requirements:

• Licensed to practice law in New York State
• JD from an accredited U.S. law school
• 3–5+ years of civil litigation experience (motor vehicle or premises liability preferred)
• Proven ability to draft and oppose summary judgment motions
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Self-starter who can work autonomously in a mostly remote environment

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.