Municipal Litigation Assocaite (3+ Yrs Exp)

Jobot; Uniondale (NY); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot in New York is seeking a Municipal Litigation Associate with 3+ years of civil litigation experience to join our expanding team in Uniondale. This hybrid, permanent role offers substantial client interaction, court appearances, and matter management responsibilities.

You will draft motions, manage discovery, and work directly with clients and senior attorneys to advance complex municipal and regulatory litigation matters across a busy docket.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of substantive civil litigation experience.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Experience drafting motions, pleadings, briefs, and discovery.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation matters from initial case assessment through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, dispositive and other motions, briefs, memoranda, and discovery.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Appear in court for conferences, hearings, arguments, and other proceedings.
• Represent clients in mediations, arbitrations, and settlement discussions.
• Develop litigation strategy in collaboration with senior attorneys.
• Conduct factual investigations and detailed legal research.
• Review records, policies, business practices, and transactions relevant to disputes and investigations.
• Communicate directly with clients regarding strategy, case developments, and next steps.
• Manage deadlines and competing priorities across an active caseload.
• Participate in trial preparation and gain meaningful courtroom experience.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Legal writing

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Municipal Litigation Assocaite (3+ Yrs Exp)

$145000 - $200000 per year | Uniondale, NY | Hybrid | Permanent

Manage Your Cases. Work Directly with Clients. Build Your Litigation Career.

A bit about us:

We are a full-service law firm committed to helping clients navigate a wide range of business, regulatory, litigation, and personal legal matters. Our attorneys work collaboratively across practice areas, allowing us to provide practical solutions tailored to each client's goals and challenges. We represent organizations of all sizes, as well as individuals, and pride ourselves on delivering responsive service, thoughtful counsel, and strong advocacy. By fostering a team-oriented environment and encouraging professional growth, we strive to create long-term value for both our clients and our people. Our success is built on trust, accountability, and a shared commitment to high-quality legal work.

Why join us?

We offer attorneys and professional staff the opportunity to build meaningful careers in a collaborative and supportive environment. We believe that strong teams produce the best results, which is why we encourage mentorship, knowledge-sharing, and hands‑on experience across a variety of matters. Team members are given the resources and autonomy needed to develop their skills while working alongside experienced professionals who are invested in their success. We value professionalism, initiative, and a balanced approach to career development. Whether you are looking to deepen your expertise, expand your practice, or take on greater responsibility, we provide a platform for long‑term growth and meaningful contributions.

Job Details

We are seeking a mid-level litigation associate to join a busy and growing litigation practice. We are looking for an attorney who wants substantive responsibility rather than a supporting role, including opportunities to manage matters, appear in court, take depositions, and work directly with clients.

Our practice handles a variety of civil disputes involving public and private entities, business operations, investigations, and related litigation. The right candidate will be a strong writer who can quickly understand complex issues and is comfortable managing an active caseload while working closely with experienced litigators.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation matters from initial case assessment through resolution
• Draft pleadings, dispositive and other motions, briefs, memoranda, and discovery
• Conduct and defend depositions
• Appear in court for conferences, hearings, arguments, and other proceedings
• Represent clients in mediations, arbitrations, and settlement discussions
• Develop litigation strategy in collaboration with senior attorneys
• Conduct factual investigations and detailed legal research
• Review records, policies, business practices, and transactions relevant to disputes and investigations
• Communicate directly with clients regarding strategy, case developments, and next steps
• Manage deadlines and competing priorities across an active caseload
• Participate in trial preparation and gain meaningful courtroom experience

Qualifications

• 3+ years of substantive civil litigation experience
• Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills
• Experience drafting substantive motions, pleadings, briefs, and discovery
• Deposition and courtroom experience strongly preferred
• Ability to independently manage matters while collaborating with senior attorneys
• Experience with government, municipal, commercial, regulatory, or other complex civil litigation is beneficial
• Strong oral advocacy and client communication skills
• Ability to quickly understand complicated factual and legal issues
• Excellent organizational and case-management skills

Requirements

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Active bar admission and good standing in the jurisdiction relevant to the position
• Minimum of 3 years of litigation experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters, deadlines, and competing priorities
• Professional, accountable, and collaborative approach
• Strong judgment and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a litigation team
• Ability to meet an 1,800-hour annual billable requirement

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.