Experienced Litigation Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is looking for an experienced Litigation Attorney to join its General Litigation group in New York City, NY. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years practicing as an Attorney in NY, particularly in defense work. You will represent clients in litigation and conduct thorough legal research, drafting various legal documents as necessary.

The position includes comprehensive health insurance, retirement savings plans, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years admitted and practicing as an Attorney in NY in a defense firm.
• Expert experience with New York General Municipal Law and CPLR.
• Experience drafting briefs and pleadings.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in all phases of litigation, including discovery.
• Attend court appearances, hearings, depositions, and case management conferences.
• Draft discovery demands, motions, and legal memoranda.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Advocacy skills

Proficiency in Lexis/Nexis

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Lexis/Nexis

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Litigation Attorney to join its General Litigation group in New York City, NY. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in premises liability defense and property claims, with strong organizational, writing, and analytical skills. Trial experience is a plus but not required.

Duties

• Represent clients in all phases of litigation, including discovery.
• Ensure meticulous compliance with firm and client billing and reporting guidelines.
• Attend court appearances, hearings, depositions, and case management conferences.
• Conduct complex legal research and discovery.
• Draft discovery demands, motions, case evaluations, settlement agreements, and legal memoranda.
• Conduct 50-h hearings on behalf of the City of New York, including questioning claimants and developing factual records.
• Review and analyze Notices of Claim, police reports, accident reports, and medical records.

Requirements

• Expert experience with New York General Municipal Law, CPLR, and City agency procedures.
• Superior court knowledge and experience arguing cases.
• Experience drafting briefs and pleadings.
• Experience taking and defending depositions.
• Minimum of 3 years admitted and practicing as an Attorney in NY in a defense firm.
• Admission in NJ is a plus but not required.
• Experience with 50-h hearings and cases involving false arrest, police misconduct, and civil rights claims.
• Strong organizational skills, time management, and adherence to strict deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and driven with a commitment to excellence.
• Proficient in Lexis/Nexis.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

Admitted to practice law in New York.

Skills

• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and advocacy skills.
• Proficiency in legal research tools such as Lexis/Nexis.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Professional development opportunities.