Defense Litigation Attorney - Hybrid, Growth & Benefits

Hire Consulting Services; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Hybrid work flexibility

CLE support

Job summary

Hire Consulting Services, a respected New York City law firm, seeks an attorney with defense litigation experience. You will manage cases from assignment through trial, handle discovery, and conduct depositions while developing litigation strategy and maintaining client relationships.

The ideal candidate has a JD, NYS Bar admission, and 3+ years of defense litigation experience, with strong writing, research, and advocacy skills. Hybrid work flexibility is available.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active NYS Bar membership.
• 3+ years of defense litigation experience preferred.
• Strong legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience taking and defending depositions.
• Courtroom and motion practice experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of defense litigation matters from assignment through trial and appeal if necessary.
• Conduct legal research and prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents.
• Handle discovery, including drafting responses, document review, and e-discovery.
• Conduct and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
• Attend court appearances, hearings, conferences, arbitrations, mediations, and settlements.
• Develop litigation strategy and provide analysis to clients and firm leadership.
• Collaborate with partners, associates, experts, and staff for efficient case management.
• Maintain strong client relationships with regular communication and reporting.
• Prepare cases for trial and participate in trial proceedings.

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Deposition experience

Courtroom practice

Motion practice

Multitasking

Deadline management

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Client relationship management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Active membership in the New York State Bar

Job description

Hire Consulting Services, a respected New York City law firm, seeks an attorney with defense litigation experience. You will manage cases from assignment through trial, handle discovery, and conduct depositions while developing litigation strategy and maintaining client relationships.

The ideal candidate has a JD, NYS Bar admission, and 3+ years of defense litigation experience, with strong writing, research, and advocacy skills. Hybrid work flexibility is available.