Litigation Associate - NYC Defense, Hands-On Court Role

Leoforce; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Leoforce is seeking a mid-level Litigation Associate for its New York office with experience in insurance defense or general liability. You will manage defense docket matters, including premises liability and motor vehicle defenses, across all phases from inception to resolution.

Ideal candidates have NY State Court practice knowledge, strong writing and advocacy skills, and the ability to work independently while coordinating with partners on strategy and reporting.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of litigation experience, ideally in insurance defense or general liability.
• Strong familiarity with New York State Court practice and procedure.
• Experience handling premises liability, motor vehicle or personal injury, and general negligence or tort-based claims.
• Prior deposition experience (taking and defending).
• Comfortable appearing in court and managing motion practice.
• Strong legal writing and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage a caseload with increasing independence.
• Active membership in the New York State Bar (required).
• Based in NYC or willing to commute to the office.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Handle all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, and settlement negotiations.
• Conduct court appearances in New York State Courts (conferences, motion hearings, etc.).
• Take and defend depositions of fact and expert witnesses.
• Draft and argue motions, including dispositive and discovery motions.
• Collaborate with partners on case strategy and client reporting.
• Communicate with clients, insurers, and opposing counsel as appropriate.
• Maintain docket management and ensure compliance with deadlines.

Skills

Litigation

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Court appearances

Deposition experience

Caseload management

New York Bar

Education

NY Bar membership

Job description

Leoforce is seeking a mid-level Litigation Associate for its New York office with experience in insurance defense or general liability. You will manage defense docket matters, including premises liability and motor vehicle defenses, across all phases from inception to resolution.

Ideal candidates have NY State Court practice knowledge, strong writing and advocacy skills, and the ability to work independently while coordinating with partners on strategy and reporting.