Defense Litigation Associate Attorney

Orionplacement; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 93,600 - 187,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orionplacement is seeking an experienced attorney for litigation roles in New York, NY. Candidates must have a New York bar admission and over 3 years of litigation experience, including trial participation. The role includes handling all phases of defense litigation, working collaboratively with a supportive team while managing multiple cases. The firm values innovation, diversity, and professional growth, offering flexible work options and comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to practice in New York.
• 3+ years of litigation experience, including courtroom appearances.
• Trial experience required, including participation in trial proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Handle all phases of New York defense litigation from case inception to resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and legal memoranda.
• Participate in depositions, court appearances, and trial preparation.
• Manage multiple litigation matters and meet deadlines consistently.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Writing skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Professionalism

Initiative

Education

New York bar admission

Job description

Pay

$93,600.00 - $187,200.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a modern, forward-thinking defense litigation firm with a strong New York practice and national client platform
• Take on meaningful litigation responsibility across complex defense matters, including discovery, motions, depositions, hearings, trial preparation, and trial proceedings
• Work with sophisticated clients while building deeper litigation, courtroom, and case strategy experience
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys in a supportive, team-oriented environment that values initiative and professional growth
• Use your litigation background in a role that offers flexibility, strong benefits, and the opportunity to work on substantive matters
• Be part of a firm that values innovation, diversity, sustainability, efficiency, and a healthier approach to law firm practice

Location

This role is based in New York, NY, with flexible work options available depending on team needs, client requirements, and case demands.

Note

Must be admitted to practice in New York and have 3+ years of litigation experience, including courtroom appearances, trial preparation, and participation in trial proceedings. Insurance defense, professional liability, product liability, appellate, federal court, or additional bar admissions in New Jersey, Connecticut, or Pennsylvania are preferred.

About Us

We are a litigation firm built around collaboration, innovation, client service, and practical results. Confidential Employer. Our New York defense practice handles complex matters for sophisticated clients, and we are committed to giving attorneys meaningful responsibility, professional development, flexibility, and a supportive environment where strong litigators can continue growing.

Job Description

• Handle all phases of New York defense litigation from case inception through resolution
• Manage discovery, motion practice, court conferences, depositions, hearings, trial preparation, and trial participation
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, legal memoranda, reports, and case analyses
• Conduct legal research and prepare clear, practical legal strategy recommendations
• Participate in and lead depositions, court appearances, conferences, and hearings as appropriate
• Assist with trial preparation and participate in trial proceedings
• Manage case deadlines, litigation strategy, client guidelines, and matter requirements
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, experts, witnesses, and internal team members
• Maintain accurate time records and billing entries
• Work independently while collaborating with attorneys across the firm's broader defense practice

Qualifications

• New York bar admission required
• 3+ years of litigation experience, preferably in a law firm setting
• Trial experience required, including courtroom appearances and participation in trial preparation or proceedings
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple litigation matters and meet deadlines consistently
• Strong work ethic, sound judgment, professionalism, and initiative
• Insurance defense, professional liability, product liability, appellate, or federal court experience preferred
• New Jersey, Connecticut, or Pennsylvania bar admission preferred

Why You Will Love Working Here

• You will join a collaborative litigation team where experienced attorneys are trusted with real responsibility
• The firm offers flexible work options and uses technology to support efficient, modern legal practice
• You will work on sophisticated defense litigation matters while continuing to grow as a courtroom attorney
• The culture is supportive, inclusive, practical, and focused on long-term professional development
• The firm values strong writing, good judgment, teamwork, and attorneys who want to keep improving
• Benefits include health, life, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, 401(k), flexible work options, and paid time off

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance