Litigation Attorney (3-8 Years)

Larson Maddox; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 150.000 - 225.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Bonus potential

Comprehensive benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Larson Maddox represents a nationally recognized Am Law 100 firm seeking a Litigation Associate in its New York office. The role offers exposure to high-exposure matters across construction, real estate, and commercial enterprises, with direct client interaction from day one.

Candidates should have 3-8+ years of experience, a J.D., New York Bar admission, and strong writing, research, and deposition experience. Competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits plus bonus potential.

Formación

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York Bar.
• 3-8+ years of litigation experience in a law firm environment.
• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Experience with depositions, motion practice, and discovery.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsabilidades

• Handle all phases of litigation from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, and discovery responses.
• Take and defend depositions of fact witnesses, corporate representatives, and experts.
• Develop litigation strategy and evaluate liability, damages, and risk exposure.
• Conduct legal research and prepare written analyses on complex legal issues.
• Prepare witnesses, experts, and clients for depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial.
• Participate in settlement negotiations, mediations, and court appearances.

Conocimientos

Strong legal writing

Legal research

Case management

Deposition experience

Independent work

Educación

J.D. from an accredited law school

Descripción del empleo

Location: New York (Manhattan, White Plains, Long Island); Philadelphia, PA; Madison, NJ, Baltimore, MD

Compensation: $150,000 - $225,000 + Bonus Eligible + Comprehensive Benefits

Our client, a nationally recognized Am Law 100 firm, is seeking a Litigation Associate with 3-8 years of experience to join its New York office. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex, high-exposure litigation matters involving sophisticated corporate clients across a range of industries, including construction, real estate, and commercial enterprises.

Associates are given meaningful responsibility from day one, including direct client interaction, deposition experience, motion practice, and substantial involvement in case strategy.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Join a respected national litigation platform with a strong presence in New York
• Work on high-exposure, complex litigation matters with sophisticated corporate clients
• Significant deposition, motion practice, and courtroom experience
• Direct access to partners and hands-on mentorship
• Meaningful responsibility and client contact early in your career
• Clear path for long-term growth and professional development

Key Responsibilities

• Handle all phases of litigation from inception through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, and discovery responses
• Take and defend depositions of fact witnesses, corporate representatives, and experts
• Develop litigation strategy and evaluate liability, damages, and risk exposure
• Conduct legal research and prepare written analyses on complex legal issues
• Prepare witnesses, experts, and clients for depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial
• Participate in settlement negotiations, mediations, and court appearances
• Collaborate directly with clients and internal teams to drive successful outcomes

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Admission to the New York Bar
• 3-8+ years of litigation experience in a law firm environment
• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills
• Experience with depositions, motion practice, and discovery
• Ability to manage multiple matters and work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Prior experience in construction, transportation, labor law, premises liability, or complex casualty litigation is a plus

Compensation

This opportunity offers a highly competitive compensation package, with base salaries ranging from $150,000-$225,000, commensurate with experience, in addition to a comprehensive benefits package and bonus potential.