Complex Litigation Associate Attorney

DiCello Levitt LLP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life Insurance

Additional Insurance Plans (Life & AD&

401(k) with 3% employer contribution

Job summary

DiCello Levitt LLP in New York, NY seeks a Complex Litigation Associate Attorney to join its Nationally prominent plaintiffs’ firm. The attorney will handle high‑conflict disputes, including class actions, whistleblower, civil rights, and mass tort matters, advising clients and pursuing justice across tribunals.

The role requires a JD, active bar status, and 3–5 years of civil or criminal litigation experience. A hybrid work model and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction(s).
• Minimum 3–5 years of civil or criminal litigation experience.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients through all stages of a dispute, from consultation to trial or arbitration.
• Manage caseloads with timely, thorough documentation and reporting.
• Provide strategic legal counsel and collaborate to develop case strategies.
• Prepare and review pleadings, motions, and discovery materials.
• Conduct discovery including depositions, motions, hearings, and trials as needed.
• Argue motions and conduct in-depth legal research to support strategy.

Skills

Legal research

Pleadings drafting

Depositions

Communication

Litigation management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission

3–5 years civil or criminal litigation

Job description

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Complex Litigation Associate Attorney

DiCello Levitt LLPNYC, NY Join a firm that is shaping front-page headlines pursuing justice every day, whether litigating some of the most significant civil and human rights cases of our time or ensuring that companies take responsibility for their actions and remediate the harm they have caused. DiCello Levitt, a nationally prominent, Chambers and Benchmark-rated law firm with offices nationwide, is seeking a Litigation Associate supporting the Class Action practice group in our New York office location.

Firm Description

DiCello Levitt is a leading national plaintiffs’ law firm representing clients in class action, business-to-business, public client, whistleblower, personal injury, civil rights, and mass tort litigation. The firm has delivered $25B+ in awards and settlements to our clients and has been recognized for our excellence in litigation by Chambers USA, Law360, Benchmark Litigation, Lawdragon, and The National Law Journal.

Who We Are

DiCello Levitt is a leading national plaintiffs’ law firm representing clients in class action, business-to-business, public client, whistleblower, personal injury, civil rights, and mass tort litigation. The firm has delivered $25B+ in awards and settlements to our clients and has been recognized for our excellence in litigation by Chambers USA, Law360, Benchmark Litigation, Lawdragon, and The National Law Journal.

Role and Responsibilities

This full-time position in the firm’s New York office offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative, dynamic environment, where the attorney will represent clients in various high-conflict and high-profile disputes, including complex commercial and business disputes, sexual abuse and other human rights cases, international arbitration, whistleblower cases, class actions, insolvency and restructuring matters. The team is sought after by clients for the most complex, high-profile cases. The Attorney will be responsible for advising and representing clients in court or before other tribunals, conducting research and analysis of legal issues, interpreting laws, rulings, and regulations for survivors, and prosecuting claims. This role requires a dedicated advocate committed to securing justice for survivors and pursuing accountability in these sensitive and complex cases. Responsibilities will include:

• Represent clients through all stages of a dispute, including from initial consultation though case initiation and to trial or arbitration.
• Efficiently manage caseloads, ensuring timely and thorough documentation and reporting.
• Provide strategic legal counsel to clients and collaborate with team members to develop case strategies and tactics.
• Prepare and review high quality work product, including researching and drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery materials.
• Participate in and manage all aspects of discovery, including issuing and responding to discovery requests, taking and defending depositions, attending and arguing discovery motions, and hearings, and trials as needed.
• Prepare and argue motions, ensuring strong legal arguments in support of clients’ claims. Conduct in-depth legal and factual research to support case strategy and ensure compliance with relevant laws.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Desired Skills and Qualifications

• The successful candidate should have the following qualifications:
• Proficient in researching and drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery materials
• Experience taking and defending depositions, ensuring thorough preparation for witness testimony and cross-examinations.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage clients, juries, opposing counsel, and judges, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, independently and simultaneously managing multiple cases, developing strategies, and overseeing all aspects of litigation.
• Advanced legal research skills, with expertise in applying case law and statutes to build strong case strategies.

Education and Experience

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction(s), in good standing with the state bar.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in handling civil or criminal litigation.

What DiCello Levitt Offers:

• Comprehensive benefits package, effective the first day of the month following your start date: medical, dental, vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• Additional Insurance Plans: Life and AD&D and Short-Term Disability plans
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with 3% employer contribution

Time Off:

• Personal Time Off (PTO)
• Sick Leave Time (SLT)
• 10 Paid Holidays Annually

Hybrid Work Style

DiCello Levitt believes that meaningful collaboration and professional development happen when colleagues have opportunities to connect in person while also benefiting from focused time to work remotely.

Our hybrid approach is designed to foster strong partnerships, encourage innovation, and support professional development through regular face-to-face interaction, while providing flexibility for focused, independent work. Candidates should be able to reliably commute to the office and thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Work Schedule:

• 4 days onsite each week
• 1 remote workday each week

DiCello Levitt LLP is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination. The Firm prohibits unlawful discrimination in any term or condition of employment against any employee or applicant for employment because of the individual's race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, membership or service in the armed forces, or any other characteristic protected by law.