Hybrid Defense Litigation Attorney – NYC Trial-Ready

Key People; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance-based bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous PTO and firm holidays

CLE support

Hybrid work flexibility

Job summary

Key People in New York City seeks an attorney to manage defense litigation matters from initial assignment through trial and appeal when needed. You will conduct legal research, draft pleadings, manage discovery, and defend depositions while coordinating with partners and staff.

This role offers hybrid work flexibility, a competitive base salary, and performance-based bonus opportunities, with comprehensive benefits and CLE support.

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

Legal writing

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Client relations

Negotiation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Key People in New York City seeks an attorney to manage defense litigation matters from initial assignment through trial and appeal when needed. You will conduct legal research, draft pleadings, manage discovery, and defend depositions while coordinating with partners and staff.

This role offers hybrid work flexibility, a competitive base salary, and performance-based bonus opportunities, with comprehensive benefits and CLE support.