Defense Litigation Attorney - Hybrid NYC, Growth & Benefits

Eckceptional Search; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Professional development opportunities

Continuing legal education (CLE)

Job summary

Top Echelon Software, LLC in New York City seeks an experienced defense litigation attorney to manage cases from assignment through trial, with responsibility for research, pleadings, discovery, depositions, and trial preparation. The role emphasizes client relations and strategic analysis in a fast-paced environment.

The candidate should have a JD from an accredited school, NY Bar admission, and 3+ years of defense litigation experience, with strong writing and advocacy skills.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (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.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and client relationship management abilities.

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 testimony

Trial preparation

Case management

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Bar admission in NY (Active)

Job description

Top Echelon Software, LLC in New York City seeks an experienced defense litigation attorney to manage cases from assignment through trial, with responsibility for research, pleadings, discovery, depositions, and trial preparation. The role emphasizes client relations and strategic analysis in a fast-paced environment.

The candidate should have a JD from an accredited school, NY Bar admission, and 3+ years of defense litigation experience, with strong writing and advocacy skills.