Hybrid Defense Litigation Attorney - Growth & Client Impact

Food Management Search, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybride; USD 125 000 - 175 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work flexibility

Performance-based bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Résumé du poste

Food Management Search, Inc. is seeking a Defense Litigation Attorney for a leading New York City law firm. The ideal candidate handles complex civil litigation from inception through resolution, with significant client interaction and courtroom exposure.

Responsibilities include managing defense matters through trial, performing legal research, drafting pleadings and motions, handling discovery, depositions, and court appearances. Active NY Bar and 3+ years' defense litigation preferred.

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.

Responsabilités

• 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-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.

Connaissances

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Research skills

Client communication

Formation

Juris Doctor (JD)

Active NY Bar

Outils

e-discovery software

Description du poste

Food Management Search, Inc. is seeking a Defense Litigation Attorney for a leading New York City law firm. The ideal candidate handles complex civil litigation from inception through resolution, with significant client interaction and courtroom exposure.

Responsibilities include managing defense matters through trial, performing legal research, drafting pleadings and motions, handling discovery, depositions, and court appearances. Active NY Bar and 3+ years' defense litigation preferred.