Litigation Associate

Virtual Hire Staffing; Syosset (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtual Hire Staffing seeks a Litigation Associate with 2-7 years of defense litigation experience to join a close-knit, 16-attorney firm with a long history dating back to 1985 in New York. The role offers mentorship, growth, and access to leadership in a collegial, long-tenured culture.

The attorney will manage a full caseload (premises liability), conduct and defend depositions, and appear in court, mediations, and settlements, while collaborating with senior partners on strategy and client

Qualifications

• 2-7 years of general defense litigation experience.
• Familiarity with New York courts — NYC and Long Island jurisdictions.
• Deposition experience required.
• Long-term mindset — no job hoppers; looking for someone who wants to grow with the firm.
• Salary expectations aligned with Long Island market (not Manhattan pay scale).

Responsibilities

• Managing a full caseload of general defense litigation (primarily premises liability) from inception through resolution.
• Conducting and defending depositions.
• Representing clients in court appearances, mediations, and settlement conferences.
• Collaborating directly with senior partners on trial prep, legal strategy, and client communication.
• Drafting pleadings, discovery, motions, and case strategy documents.

Skills

Active BAR

Job description

Required Skills

• must have active BAR

Job Summary

About This Role

We are looking for a Litigation Associate with 2-7 years of defense litigation experience to join a close-knit, 16-attorney firm that's been in business since 1985. This is a long-term growth opportunity with strong mentorship, direct access to leadership, and a collegial open-door culture where attorneys stick around for decades.

What will you be doing?

• Managing a full caseload of general defense litigation (primarily premises liability) from inception through resolution
• Conducting and defending depositions
• Representing clients in court appearances, mediations, and settlement conferences
• Collaborating directly with senior partners on trial prep, legal strategy, and client communication
• Drafting pleadings, discovery, motions, and case strategy documents

Key Requirements

• 2-7 years of general defense litigation experience (must know how to get to court and navigate the basics)
• Familiarity with New York courts — NYC and Long Island jurisdictions
• Deposition experience required
• Long-term mindset — no job hoppers; looking for someone who wants to grow with the firm
• Salary expectations aligned with Long Island market (not Manhattan pay scale)

Cutting-Edge law firm

Long-term stability and culture: The firm's been in business since 1985 with attorneys who've stayed 20-30+ years. They invest in people and treat them well — this isn't a revolving door. Guaranteed-in-all-but-name bonuses: Even during COVID they paid full salaries and gave bonuses while competitors did 25% pay cuts and layoffs.

What Makes This Special

Associates can expect $10K-$35K+ in year-end bonuses that grow over time. Strong mentorship and open-door access: You sit steps away from partners with decades of experience. Junior attorneys get real-time guidance — one associate just ran her first trial thanks to that daily access.

Flexible Work Environment

Flexible hybrid schedule: After on-boarding they're flexible with attorneys working from home. No rigid schedule — just get the work done and manage your court calendar. Reasonable billable expectations: 2000 hours is the standard (not the 2200-2400 many competitors demand) and the firm actively manages workload so nobody gets buried.