Defense Litigation Attorney - General & Premises Liability

CyberCoders, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

CyberCoders, Inc. seeks a defense litigation attorney to own general liability, premises liability and construction matters from intake to verdict.

The role offers hybrid work in Melville, NY with 1-2 remote days per week after onboarding and a compensation range of $180,000-$220,000, commensurate with experience. You will manage a diverse caseload, draft pleadings and motions, defend depositions, chair trials, negotiate settlements, and mentor junior attorneys and paralegals in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active NY State Bar; 3+ years civil defense litigation.
• Demonstrated trial experience, including at least one matter as second chair; first-chair experience preferred.
• Strong legal writing and oral advocacy skills: pleadings, dispositive motions, and trial briefs.
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload independently, meet court deadlines, and maintain accurate billing and docket compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of general liability, premises liability, and construction defense matters from intake through disposition, developing litigation strategy at every stage.
• Draft and argue pleadings, dispositive motions, motions in limine, and pretrial briefs; respond to discovery and prepare comprehensive legal memoranda.
• Conduct and defend depositions; coordinate fact and expert discovery with engineering, safety, and construction experts to build and stress-test case theory.
• Serve as first chair and second chair at jury and bench trials, handling examinations, courtroom advocacy, and jury arguments.
• Negotiate settlements and represent clients at mediation, coordinating directly with claims handlers and corporate clients.
• Mentor junior attorneys and paralegals, supporting professional development and efficient case management across the team.

Skills

Trial experience

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Caseload management

Juris Doctor

New York Bar

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Active admission to New York State Bar

Job description

Position: Defense Litigation Attorney

General & Premises Liability An established Long Island defense practice is looking for a trial-ready attorney to own complex civil matters end-to-end - from intake through verdict - with the autonomy and compensation ($180k-$220k) that reflects that responsibility.

NOTE: This position is HYBRID IN LONG ISLAND, NY

What you'll do:

• Manage a diverse caseload of general liability, premises liability, and construction defense matters from intake through disposition, developing litigation strategy at every stage
• Draft and argue pleadings, dispositive motions, motions in limine, and pretrial briefs; respond to discovery and prepare comprehensive legal memoranda
• Conduct and defend depositions; coordinate fact and expert discovery with engineering, safety, and construction experts to build and stress-test case theory
• Serve as first chair and second chair at jury and bench trials, handling examinations, courtroom advocacy, and jury arguments
• Negotiate settlements and represent clients at mediation, coordinating directly with claims handlers and corporate clients
• Mentor junior attorneys and paralegals, supporting professional development and efficient case management across the team

What you need

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active admission to the New York State Bar - 3+ years of civil defense litigation experience with hands-on exposure to general liability, premises liability, or construction matters
• Demonstrated trial experience, including at least one matter as second chair; first-chair experience strongly preferred
• Strong legal writing and oral advocacy skills: pleadings, dispositive motions, and trial briefs
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload independently, meet court deadlines, and maintain accurate billing and docket compliance

Qualifications

• 5+ years handling general liability, premises liability, and construction defense matters
• Experience working with engineering, safety, or construction expert witnesses
• Familiarity with both state and federal civil procedure and evidence rules in New York
• Prior experience coordinating with insurance carriers and claims professionals

Pay & benefits

• $180,000-$220,000 per year, commensurate with experience

Location & schedule

• On-site: Melville, NY (Long Island) - Hybrid: 1-2 remote days per week after onboarding