Defense Litigation Attorney — Hybrid NYC Practice

Your Talent Team; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunities

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Generous PTO and holidays

CLE support

Hybrid work flexibility

Job summary

Your Talent Team is assisting a prominent New York City law firm in hiring a defense litigator. The attorney will manage matters from assignment through trial, perform research, draft pleadings, handle discovery, and conduct depositions. Role emphasizes trial readiness and client communication.

Ideal candidate has a JD, NY Bar, and 3+ years of defense litigation experience, with strong writing, research, and negotiation skills in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the New York State Bar.
• 3+ years of defense litigation experience preferred.
• Courtroom and motion practice experience.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and client relationship management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of defense litigation matters from assignment through trial and appeal.
• Conduct legal research and prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation-related 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 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.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Client relations

Deposition experience

Negotiation

Time management

Education

J.D. degree

Active NY Bar

Tools

None

Job description

Your Talent Team is assisting a prominent New York City law firm in hiring a defense litigator. The attorney will manage matters from assignment through trial, perform research, draft pleadings, handle discovery, and conduct depositions. Role emphasizes trial readiness and client communication.

Ideal candidate has a JD, NY Bar, and 3+ years of defense litigation experience, with strong writing, research, and negotiation skills in a fast-paced setting.