Defense Litigation Attorney — Trial-Ready Advocate

Job Juncture; Town of Huntington (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Juncture in New York is seeking an experienced Defense Litigation Attorney to manage cases from inception through resolution, with strong courtroom exposure and meaningful client interaction.

You will handle civil defense matters across general liability, construction, transportation, professional liability, and other sectors, while mentoring junior staff and coordinating with partners to advance complex litigation.

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

Juris Doctor (JD)

New York Bar

Defense litigation

Legal writing

Research

Oral advocacy

Deposition experience

Courtroom practice

Matter management

Negotiation

Client relations

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Job description

Job Juncture in New York is seeking an experienced Defense Litigation Attorney to manage cases from inception through resolution, with strong courtroom exposure and meaningful client interaction.

You will handle civil defense matters across general liability, construction, transportation, professional liability, and other sectors, while mentoring junior staff and coordinating with partners to advance complex litigation.