Defense Litigation Attorney — Hybrid Work & Growth

6 Degrees Search; New York (NY); Ibrido; USD 125.000 - 175.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Firm holidays

CLE support

Hybrid work

Descrizione del lavoro

6 Degrees Search, a leading New York City law firm, seeks an experienced Defense Litigation Attorney to manage complex civil matters from inception to resolution. You will handle discovery, depositions, and court appearances while delivering strategic analysis and client updates.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in defense litigation, strong writing and advocacy skills, and the ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced setting.

Competenze

• 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.

Mansioni

• 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.

Conoscenze

Legal writing

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Deposition experience

Case management

Negotiation

Communication

Client relations

Formazione

Juris Doctor (JD)

Active New York State Bar

Descrizione del lavoro

6 Degrees Search, a leading New York City law firm, seeks an experienced Defense Litigation Attorney to manage complex civil matters from inception to resolution. You will handle discovery, depositions, and court appearances while delivering strategic analysis and client updates.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in defense litigation, strong writing and advocacy skills, and the ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced setting.