Hybrid Trial & Defense Associate — General Liability

Job Juncture; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Juncture represents a leading international law firm seeking a skilled Litigation Associate Attorney to join its Trial & Defense Practice in New York. The mid-level role involves handling a diverse general liability caseload, including New York Labor Law and premises liability, with direct client contact and collaboration with insurers.

Candidates should have a JD from an ABA-accredited law school, active New York Bar, 3–6 years of substantive litigation experience, strong writing and

Qualifications

• JD from ABA-accredited law school with excellent academic record.
• Active New York Bar admission, in good standing.
• 3–6 years of substantive litigation experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage a litigation caseload of approximately 25–30 matters.
• Take and defend depositions, and participate in hearings and mediations.
• Draft and argue motions, and prepare pleadings and briefs.
• Prepare detailed correspondence and reporting to clients and carrier representatives.
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw, Lexis, and other research tools.
• Prepare and respond to written discovery requests.
• Review, analyze, and organize documents for production.
• Investigate claims, develop case strategy, and assess liability and exposure.
• Assist in trial and mediation preparation and participate as needed.
• Collaborate with partners, clients, and cross-functional teams to advance case objectives.

Skills

Litigation experience

Depositions

Legal writing

Attention to detail

Client interaction

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Tools

Westlaw

Lexis

Job description

Job Juncture represents a leading international law firm seeking a skilled Litigation Associate Attorney to join its Trial & Defense Practice in New York. The mid-level role involves handling a diverse general liability caseload, including New York Labor Law and premises liability, with direct client contact and collaboration with insurers.

Candidates should have a JD from an ABA-accredited law school, active New York Bar, 3–6 years of substantive litigation experience, strong writing and