Litigation Attorney - AM LAW 100

Lateral Link; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 270,000 - 410,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Flexible PTO

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Lateral Link, a leading legal recruitment firm, is partnering with a prestigious Am Law 100 global law firm to hire a mid-level associate for its Litigation & Disputes Practice Group in New York City. The role focuses on class actions and mass torts with strong hybrid flexibility.

The successful candidate will handle all phases of complex litigation, including depositions, motion practice, discovery, and trial preparation, while engaging Fortune 500 clients and contributing to strategic

Qualifications

• 3+ years of complex litigation experience, preferably in a large law firm or prominent litigation setting.
• Proven experience taking/defending fact and expert depositions and supporting trial teams in state or federal jury trials.
• Active bar admission in New York and excellent written/oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Defend complex class actions and mass tort matters in state and federal courts.
• Draft pleadings, high-level motion practice, and class certification strategy.
• Oversee fact and expert discovery, including depositions.
• Support trial preparation and participate on jury trial teams; assist with appellate briefing.
• Interface with Fortune 500 clients and contribute to strategic decision-making.

Skills

Complex litigation

Deposition experience

Trial support

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Job description

We are partnering with a prestigious, Am Law 100 global law firm known for its relationship-driven culture, industry-shaping innovation, and nationally recognized litigation platform.

The firm is seeking a highly motivated mid-level associate to join their thriving Litigation & Disputes Practice Group, with a focus on class actions and mass torts. The position is based out of the firm's New York City office, offering excellent hybrid flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate directly in defending complex class action and mass tort matters in both state and federal courts.
• Manage and support all phases of litigation, including drafting pleadings, high-level motion practice, and class certification strategy.
• Take ownership of fact and expert discovery, including regularly taking and defending critical depositions.
• Actively support trial preparation, participate on state/federal jury trial teams, and assist with appellate briefing.
• Interface directly with Fortune 500 clients and contribute meaningfully to strategic decision-making.

Qualifications & Experience

• 3+ years of complex litigation experience, ideally gained in a large law firm or prominent litigation boutique setting.
• Proven experience taking/defending fact and expert witness depositions, and hands-on experience supporting trial teams in state or federal jury trials.
• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar admission in New York.
• Exceptional written and oral communication, superior analytical abilities, and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.

The firm is offering:

• Offers a comprehensive benefits package (including excellent parental leave and flexible PTO) and a highly competitive salary range of $270,000 to $410,000 based on experience.
• Handle cutting-edge legal issues for top-tier global clients across diverse industries.
• A deeply collaborative environment that actively prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Excellent formal training, development programs, and a structured path for career advancement.