Litigation Attorney — Dual NY/NJ Licensed, Growth & Benefits

Messner Reeves Llp; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Unlimited PTO

401(k) retirement plan

Parental leave

Referral program

Job summary

Messner Reeves LLP seeks an experienced Litigation Attorney in New York, NY for its NY office. Join a full‑service law firm known for client service in General Liability, Personal Injury, Construction Law, and more.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of litigation experience, strong discovery skills, superb writing, and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment. NY and NJ bar admissions are required, with comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of litigation experience.
• Licensed to practice law in New York (and New Jersey).
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Handle litigation across General Liability, Personal Injury, Construction Law, Commercial Litigation, Insurance Defense, and related areas.
• Manage discovery, including written discovery and depositions of parties and experts.
• Conduct legal research and draft analytical memoranda and briefs.

Skills

Litigation

Discovery

Legal research

Legal writing

Client relations

Deadline management

Multitasking

Independent work

Attention to detail

Education

Bar admission NY

Bar admission NJ

Job description

Messner Reeves LLP seeks an experienced Litigation Attorney in New York, NY for its NY office. Join a full‑service law firm known for client service in General Liability, Personal Injury, Construction Law, and more.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of litigation experience, strong discovery skills, superb writing, and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment. NY and NJ bar admissions are required, with comprehensive benefits offered.