Civil Rights/Municipal Defense Attorney

Bar Association of Erie County; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Supportive and collaborative team

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

The Bar Association of Erie County is seeking a Civil Rights/Municipal Defense Attorney to join our litigation team in Buffalo, NY. The role involves defending municipalities and individuals in Civil Rights matters in Federal Court, with exposure to Fourth, Eighth, Fifth, and Fourteenth Amendments.

The successful candidate will rapidly engage in depositions, pretrial conferences, motions, and courtroom advocacy, supported by a collaborative team and mentorship.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to the New York State Bar (in good standing).
• 2–5 years of federal court litigation experience preferred.
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Investigating claims and complaints with clients and private investigators.
• Handling all aspects of litigation, including developing a case strategy and drafting pleadings, discovery demands and responses.
• Representing clients in court proceedings, hearings, depositions and at trial.

Skills

Strong advocacy

Research skills

Writing skills

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Job description

Civil Rights/Municipal Defense Attorney

(Salary range: $110,000-$160,000 annually)

We are growing and seeking an attorney to join our litigation team. If you value a collaborative environment and a work-life balance, this could be the perfect fit.

If you are the successful candidate, you will be assigned a mentor and almost immediately begin to participate in depositions, pretrial conferences, and argue motions. You will gain valuable experience in both State and Federal courts. You will work with a dynamic team of litigators and support staff of all experience levels. You will have direct client contact.

You will work on cases involving issues such as excessive force, malicious prosecution, false arrest, defective road design, wrongful death, employment discrimination, first amendment, search and seizure and equal protection.

Position Summary:

The ideal candidate will have strong advocacy, research and writing skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and clients.

This position will largely involve the defense of municipalities and individuals in Civil Rights lawsuits in Federal Court. The issues litigated will include alleged violations of the fourth amendment, eight amendment, fifth amendment and fourteenth amendment.

As part of our litigation team your responsibilities will include:

• Investigating claims and complaints with clients and private investigators.
• Handling all aspects of litigation, including developing a case strategy and drafting pleadings, discovery demands and responses.
• Representing clients in court proceedings, hearings, depositions and at trial.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York State Bar (in good standing).
• 2-5 years of federal court litigation experience preferred.
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.