Hybrid Defense Litigation Attorney: Trial Exposure

MDS Staffing; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Generous paid time off

Job summary

MDS Staffing, a leading New York City law firm, seeks an experienced Defense Litigation Attorney to join its growing litigation practice. You will manage defense matters from inception through resolution, with significant client interaction and courtroom exposure.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of defense litigation experience, strong writing, research, and oral advocacy skills, and the ability to handle depositions and complex discovery in a fast-paced environment.

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

Depositions

Courtroom practice

Motion practice

Case management

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Client relationship management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Job description

MDS Staffing, a leading New York City law firm, seeks an experienced Defense Litigation Attorney to join its growing litigation practice. You will manage defense matters from inception through resolution, with significant client interaction and courtroom exposure.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of defense litigation experience, strong writing, research, and oral advocacy skills, and the ability to handle depositions and complex discovery in a fast-paced environment.