Litigation Associate

Traub Lieberman; Town of Florida (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan

Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

Paid vacation and Holidays

Associate Bonus Program

Paid Parking

In-House Continuing Education Credits

Additional Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts

Job summary

A leading national law firm in New York is seeking a Litigation Associate to join their General Liability practice group. This position involves managing all phases of civil lawsuits under Partner oversight, including handling court appearances, depositions, and maintaining client communications. Ideal candidates will have a J.D. and 1-5 years of preferred litigation experience. The firm offers a collaborative team environment, professional development opportunities, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of litigation experience preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with Florida rules, civil procedure, and court practice is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Handle all phases of civil lawsuits with Partner oversight.
• Manage client contact, investigations, pleadings, and discovery.
• Conduct court appearances, depositions, and hearings.

Skills

Dependable

Organized

Hardworking

Motivated

Superior writing skills

Research skills

Communication skills

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Traub Lieberman is a nationally recognized law firm with over 90 attorneys across six offices. With a strong foundation in various service areas and a focus on strategic expansion, we offer more than just a job. We offer a place to build a dynamic legal career. Our firm offers a client-focused environment that fosters innovation, encourages collaboration, and prioritizes your professional development. We are proud to foster a team culture that is not only high-performing but also genuinely supportive and family-friendly.

Position Summary

Traub Lieberman Straus & Shrewsberry is seeking a Litigation Associate (1-5 years) to join the General Liability practice group in our Palm Beach Gardens, Floridaoffice. The role involves all phases of civil lawsuits with Partner oversight, including client contact, investigation, pleadings, discovery, motions, and mediations. The associate will regularly handle court appearances, depositions, and hearings, and will be responsible for communicating with clients and claims professionals and providing status reports to relevant team members.

The ideal candidate should be dependable, organized, hardworking, and motivated to take ownership of tasks and grow their skills as an attorney.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or practicing attorney who is interested in joining a dynamic and collegial team in a national law firm. Traub Lieberman fosters a collaborative team environment, with colleagues gladly offering training and answering questions to support team members' success. As a member of our team, the attorney will gain hands‑on experience and work closely with partners who are invested in their professional development and growth.

Traub Lieberman offers a collaborative team environment and maintains an active training program to promote professional growth. As a member of our team, the attorney will have the opportunity to gain hands‑on experience and work closely with partners who are invested in their professional development and growth.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in.
• 1-5 years of litigation experience preferred but not required.
• Defense experience in one or more (preferred) of the following areas:
  • General liability
  • Premises liability
  • Motor vehicle/trucking liability
  • Construction litigation
• Familiarity with Florida rules, civil procedure, and court practice.
• Superior writing, research, and communication skills.
• This is a full‑time in‑office position in our Palm Beach Gardens, FL office, with flexibility for remote work when needed.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life, Short‑Term, and Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Paid vacation and Holidays
• Associate Bonus Program
• Paid Parking
• In‑House Continuing Education Credits
• Additional Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts

At Traub Lieberman, we offer a supportive, growth‑oriented environment where your contributions are valued. Whether you're tackling high-stakes litigation or collaborating with top attorneys in the field, we provide the resources, mentorship, and professional development to help you succeed.

Traub Lieberman is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, veteran status, or disability in our recruiting, hiring, and promoting practices.