Junior to Mid Level Litigation Attorney - NYC

Beacon Hill; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Federal and state leave programs

Job summary

Beacon Hill is seeking an associate with 2+ years of litigation experience to join its New York City office. The practice covers general civil defense matters for insurers and businesses, offering hands-on litigation experience in a collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong writing, advocacy, and case management skills, with experience in a law firm and billable-hour requirements. The firm emphasizes growth and a collegial culture.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation experience.
• Experience in a law firm with billable-hour requirements.
• Insurance defense experience is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Handle a variety of general liability and insurance defense matters.
• Manage cases through discovery, motion practice, depositions, and resolution.
• Work directly with clients, opposing counsel, and expert witnesses.
• Take on meaningful responsibility and client-facing work from day one.

Skills

Litigation experience

Writing skills

Case management

Job description

A growing regional litigation firm is seeking an associate with 2+ years of experience to join its New York City office. The practice represents major insurers, businesses, and other clients in a broad range of civil defense matters and offers substantial hands‑on litigation experience in a collaborative, down‑to‑earth environment.

What You'll Do

• Handle a variety of general liability and insurance defense matters
• Manage cases through discovery, motion practice, depositions, and resolution
• Work directly with clients, opposing counsel, and expert witnesses
• Take on meaningful responsibility and client‑facing work from day one

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of litigation experience
• Experience in a law firm environment with billable‑hour requirements
• Insurance defense experience is a plus, but not required
• Strong writing, advocacy, and case management skills

Why Consider This Opportunity

• Growing litigation practice with a strong pipeline of work
• Broad exposure to a variety of defense litigation matters
• Collegial, team‑oriented culture with approachable leadership
• Clear opportunity for professional growth and advancement
  

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Benefits Information:

• medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility.
• Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.