Civil Rights Litigation Associate – Buffalo

Rupp Pfalzgraf LLC; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Professional development opportunities

Bar association dues

Collaborative environment

Challenging civil rights cases

Access to advanced legal resources

Job summary

Rupp Pfalzgraf LLC is seeking a Civil Rights Litigation Associate in Buffalo to join our Civil Rights Practice Group. The role involves handling high-stakes constitutional and civil rights cases for individuals and small businesses under the supervision of one partner.

The ideal candidate will be a strong researcher and writer with a keen eye for detail, adept at depositions, court appearances, and motion practice, and eager to gain trial experience in federal court.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York State Bar.
• 0-6 years of experience in civil litigation, preferably plaintiff-side.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative attitude and willingness to learn from experienced attorneys.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and technology.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and briefs in complex constitutional and civil rights litigation matters, including but not limited to actions under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 in federal and state court.
• Manage discovery, including drafting and responding to interrogatories, requests for production, and depositions.
• Assist in developing case strategy, participate in pre-trial conferences, and prepare for trial against defendants, with the opportunity to gain federal court trial experience.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
• Maintain accurate case files and documentation.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) and NY Bar admission

Job description

Civil Rights Litigation Associate - Buffalo

Civil Rights Litigation Associate

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About Us

Rupp Pfalzgraf LLC is a full-service law firm that provides comprehensive legal services and outstanding advocacy, with a strong focus on litigation. Our multidisciplinary team of experienced attorneys is dedicated to delivering high-quality, efficient, and strategic legal solutions. At Rupp Pfalzgraf, you'll work alongside seasoned litigators in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Who We Need

We are seeking a Civil Rights Litigation Associate with 0-6 years of experience to join our Civil Rights Practice Group. You will work for one partner/supervisor on difficult, high-stakes constitutional and civil rights cases for individuals and small businesses. The ideal candidate is a skilled researcher and writer with a keen eye for detail, brings a creative approach to conflict resolution and litigation strategy, and is eager to take and defend depositions, handle court appearances and motion arguments, and try cases.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and briefs in complex constitutional and civil rights litigation matters, including but not limited to actions under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 in federal and state court.

Manage discovery, including drafting and responding to interrogatories, requests for production, and depositions.

Assist in developing case strategy, participate in pre-trial conferences, and prepare for trial against defendants, with the opportunity to gain federal court trial experience.

Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.

Maintain accurate case files and documentation.

Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and admission to the New York State Bar.

0-6 years of experience in civil litigation, preferably plaintiff-side.

Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.

Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Collaborative attitude and willingness to learn from experienced attorneys.

Proficiency in legal research tools and technology.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• This position is primarily performed in an office setting and involves extended periods of sitting, working at a computer, and communicating via phone and email, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• The role may require occasional standing, walking, and light lifting (e.g., files or office materials up to approximately 10-20 pounds), with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a dynamic work environment, with or without reasonable accommodation.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Professional development opportunities, in-house CLEs, and firm-paid bar association membership dues.
• Ability to collaborate with seasoned attorneys in a variety of practice groups and focus areas.
• Engaging and inclusive work environment.
• Opportunity to work on challenging, high-impact plaintiff-side civil rights cases.
• Access to cutting-edge legal resources and technology.

Salary Range

$90,000 - $135,000 per year depending on experience.

All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status, or domestic violence victim status.