Hybrid Defense Litigation Attorney — Trial-Driven Career Growth

Client Growth Resources, Inc; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunities

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

CLE support

Hybrid work

Job summary

Client Growth Resources, Inc. is seeking an experienced defense litigation attorney in New York City to manage a varied caseload through trial and appeal. You will perform legal research, draft pleadings, and oversee discovery while defending depositions and appearing at hearings.

The role emphasizes client communication, strategic analysis, and collaboration with partners and staff. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in defense litigation, strong writing and advocacy skills, and NY Bar admission.

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 assignment through trial and appeal as needed.
• Conduct legal research and prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents.
• Handle all aspects of discovery, including drafting and responding to demands, document review, and e-discovery.
• Conduct and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
• Attend court appearances, hearings, conferences, arbitrations, mediations, and settlements.
• Develop litigation strategy and provide legal analysis to clients and firm leadership.
• Collaborate with partners, associates, experts, and staff for efficient case management.
• Maintain strong client relationships through regular communication and reporting.
• Prepare cases for trial and participate in trial proceedings.

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Deposition experience

Time management

Negotiation

Client relationship management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Active NY Bar

Job description

Client Growth Resources, Inc. is seeking an experienced defense litigation attorney in New York City to manage a varied caseload through trial and appeal. You will perform legal research, draft pleadings, and oversee discovery while defending depositions and appearing at hearings.

The role emphasizes client communication, strategic analysis, and collaboration with partners and staff. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in defense litigation, strong writing and advocacy skills, and NY Bar admission.