Defense Litigation Attorney - Hybrid, High-Impact Trials

Professional Recruiting Consultants, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

CLE support

Hybrid work

Job summary

Professional Recruiting Consultants, Inc. is assisting a leading New York City law firm in seeking an experienced Defense Litigation Attorney. The role involves managing complex civil matters from inception through resolution with significant client interaction.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of defense litigation experience, strong writing and research skills, and is admitted to the New York Bar. Hybrid work flexibility and a competitive compensation package are offered.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the New York State Bar.
• 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.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Deposition skills

Client relations

Multitasking

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

New York Bar admission

Job description

Professional Recruiting Consultants, Inc. is assisting a leading New York City law firm in seeking an experienced Defense Litigation Attorney. The role involves managing complex civil matters from inception through resolution with significant client interaction.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of defense litigation experience, strong writing and research skills, and is admitted to the New York Bar. Hybrid work flexibility and a competitive compensation package are offered.