Remote Civil Litigation Attorney

Stonepath; New York (NY); Remote; USD 203,000 - 248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

FSA/HSA

Life insurance

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Job summary

Stonepath is seeking an experienced civil litigation attorney to join our defense team. This role can be remote with optional hybrid arrangements and focuses on defending general liability and motor vehicle claims for a diverse client base.

The attorney will independently manage matters through all stages of litigation, collaborating with seasoned lawyers and support staff. Applicants should enjoy case ownership, direct client contact, and active courtroom practice.

Qualifications

• Experience in civil defense litigation, focusing on general liability and motor vehicle claims.
• Strong research, writing, and advocacy skills; ability to manage matters independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of civil defense matters from assignment through resolution.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, discovery materials, legal memoranda, and client reports.
• Evaluate case exposure and develop litigation strategies.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Represent clients at court appearances, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and motions.

Skills

Litigation experience

Depositions

Research and writing

Client communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Title: Remote Civil Litigation Attorney (Can be Hybrid if preferred)

Location: NY or NJ

Compensation: Up to $225k+, Bonuses and partnership track

Type: Full Time / Remote

A growing litigation practice is looking for an experienced attorney to join their team. This position can be remote and focuses primarily on defending general liability and motor vehicle related claims for a diverse client base.

The attorney will independently manage matters through each stage of litigation while collaborating with experienced lawyers and professional support staff. This opportunity is well suited to someone who enjoys meaningful case ownership, direct client contact, and an active courtroom practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of civil defense matters from assignment through resolution.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, discovery materials, legal memoranda, and client reports.
• Evaluate case exposure and develop litigation strategies.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Represent clients at court appearances, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and motion arguments.

Qualifications:

• Admission to practice law in New York and/or New Jersey with current good standing.
• Experience with general liability, automobile claims, or premises liability is preferred.
• Ability to manage cases and litigation deadlines independently.
• Experience handling depositions, mediations, arbitrations, hearings, or comparable proceedings.
• Strong research, writing, analytical, communication, and advocacy skills.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off and parental leave
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options
• Life and supplemental insurance
• Performance-based bonus opportunities