Defense Litigation Attorney | Hybrid NYC - Growth Path

SteveRecruiter, LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary 125k-175k

Bonus opportunities

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

CLE support

Hybrid work

Job summary

A leading New York City law firm seeks an experienced Defense Litigation Attorney to join its growing litigation practice. The ideal candidate handles complex civil matters from inception through resolution, with substantial client interaction and courtroom exposure.

You will manage matters from assignment through trial, conduct research, draft pleadings and motions, handle discovery, take depositions, and support negotiations.

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.
• 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

Defense litigation experience

Legal writing

Legal research

Deposition experience

Case management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

A leading New York City law firm seeks an experienced Defense Litigation Attorney to join its growing litigation practice. The ideal candidate handles complex civil matters from inception through resolution, with substantial client interaction and courtroom exposure.

You will manage matters from assignment through trial, conduct research, draft pleadings and motions, handle discovery, take depositions, and support negotiations.