Litigation Associate - Defense Trials & Flexible Work

Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady, LLP; Village of Garden City (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady LLP in Garden City, NY, seeks a Litigation Associate with 3-5 years of defense litigation experience to support its New York defense practice. The role offers significant responsibilities including discovery, motions, and trial preparation, with opportunities to handle complex matters in a collaborative, forward-thinking firm environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills, and admitted to practice in New York.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of litigation experience, preferably in defense work.
• New York bar admission preferred; NY license required.
• Strong writing, research, and analytical abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and meet deadlines.
• Experience with NY Labor Law is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handling all phases of New York defense litigation, including discovery, motions, and trial preparation
• Drafting pleadings, motions, discovery requests and legal memoranda
• Conducting legal research and preparing comprehensive reports and analyses
• Participating in court conferences, depositions, hearings, and trial proceedings
• Managing case strategy and deadlines while ensuring client and carrier guidelines
• Maintaining accurate time records and billing entries

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication skills

Trial experience

Job description

Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady LLP in Garden City, NY, seeks a Litigation Associate with 3-5 years of defense litigation experience to support its New York defense practice. The role offers significant responsibilities including discovery, motions, and trial preparation, with opportunities to handle complex matters in a collaborative, forward-thinking firm environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills, and admitted to practice in New York.