Hybrid Defense Litigation Attorney: Grow in Complex Civil

Sun Recruiting, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance-based bonus

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous paid time off

CLE support

Hybrid work

Job summary

Sun Recruiting, Inc. is seeking an experienced Defense Litigation Attorney for a prominent New York City law firm. The role requires managing complex civil matters from inception through resolution with significant client interaction and courtroom exposure.

The ideal candidate will have a JD, NYS Bar admission, and 3+ years of defense litigation experience, with strong writing, research, and deposition expertise. Hybrid work flexibility is offered, along with a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in New York State Bar.
• 3+ years of defense litigation experience preferred.
• Strong legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience taking and defending depositions.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of defense litigation matters from initial assignment through trial and appeal.
• Conduct legal research and prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation 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 for efficient case management.
• Maintain strong client relationships through regular communication and reporting.
• Prepare cases for trial and participate in trial proceedings as required.

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Client relations

Case management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Active NY State Bar

Job description

Sun Recruiting, Inc. is seeking an experienced Defense Litigation Attorney for a prominent New York City law firm. The role requires managing complex civil matters from inception through resolution with significant client interaction and courtroom exposure.

The ideal candidate will have a JD, NYS Bar admission, and 3+ years of defense litigation experience, with strong writing, research, and deposition expertise. Hybrid work flexibility is offered, along with a competitive compensation package.