Hybrid Defense Litigation Attorney — NYC Growth & Impact

RON SUNSHINE ASSOCIATES LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer 


Paid time off

Firm holidays

CLE support

Job summary

Top Echelon LLC, a leading New York City law firm, is seeking an experienced Defense Litigation Attorney to join its growing litigation practice. The ideal candidate will handle complex civil matters from inception through resolution, with significant client interaction and courtroom exposure.

Responsibilities include managing a caseload through trial and appeal, conducting legal research, drafting pleadings and motions, handling discovery, and taking and defending depositions.

Qualifications

• 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

Legal writing

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Deposition skills

Case management

Negotiation

Client communication

Multitasking

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Job description

Top Echelon LLC, a leading New York City law firm, is seeking an experienced Defense Litigation Attorney to join its growing litigation practice. The ideal candidate will handle complex civil matters from inception through resolution, with significant client interaction and courtroom exposure.

Responsibilities include managing a caseload through trial and appeal, conducting legal research, drafting pleadings and motions, handling discovery, and taking and defending depositions.